Assessment & Invoice Payments
Minimum Assessment payments are always due by January 15th of the Assessment year. Quarterly Assessment payments will always be due 45 days after the receipt of the electronic invoice which is one business day from when the invoice is electronically transmitted.

Please contact Finance at finance@themlc.com with questions.
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