The Wasco County Assessor’s office says property tax statements will be mailed beginning on Friday.  One of the changes this year is a noticeable decrease in the taxes imposed.  Assessor Jill Amery says this is due mainly to the retirement of the retirement of bonds issued by former The Dalles School District 12 to construct The Dalles Middle School.  Tax payments are due November 16 this year due to the 15^th falling on Sunday.  Payment in full by November 16 receives a 3% discount.  In an effort to prevent, slow and stop the spread of the coronavirus, the assessor’s office has installed a new payment drop box outside of the Wasco County Courthouse on 5^th Street.  Payments can also be made at the drop slot in the door to the assessor’s office in Room 208 of the courthouse, mailed to the US Bank Processing Center in Portland with the payment coupon included on the tax statement, or online payment options are also available.  Go to the Wasco County website for complete details.