Funds for e-check/e-billing approved in FY14-15 budget

As part of the budget approved by the City Commission for FY14-15, the Revenue Division has been authorized to offer electronic check and electronic billing options for property taxes.

Decatur began displaying property tax information online and accepting online payments by credit card at www.decaturgatax.com in 2010. We are in preliminary conversations with our current online bill presentment vendor to expand features on that website. In addition to the current options of Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Paypal, we would also be able to accept payments by e-check. The website would also provide a new e-billing option to "go paperless," by opting out of paper billings. Property owners who sign up for the service would receive an email when their bill is ready.

We hope to have these features in place during the 2nd installment 2014 property tax billing or 1st installment of 2015.