USPS postmark delay may cause property tax payments to be late; pay early or use e-checks.

A U.S. Postal Service policy change starting August 2025 means mail is now postmarked at regional sorting centers, potentially delaying postmark dates by several days. Portage County residents are urged to pay property taxes early or use electronic options like E-checks online or by phone to avoid late penalties, as payments sent near the January 31 deadline may be considered late despite timely mailing. Most municipalities accept online payments, but current-year taxes for Almond, Belmont, Eau Pleine, Lanark, and Stevens Point are not yet available online. Residents can also request an on-the-spot postmark at a post office.