If you're one of the property owners feeling the crunch of the revaluation and tax increases, this might be of benefit:

The Durham County tax administration reminded residents today that they can pay their tax bills in installments by calling (919) 560-0300.

Tax bills will be mailed out at the end of the month, and may be paid

— in person at the main office on the first floor of the Old Durham Courthouse (200 E. Main St. in downtown)

— in person at the new tax payment kiosk at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.

— by mail

— online using E-services (there's a fee)

— by telephone (1-866-892-0656) using E-services (there's a fee; instructions here)

— by electronic draft

To calculate your taxes, follow the instructions that accompanied our package on taxes last week.

The city and county of Durham are embarked on their new fiscal years, and those who pay for them (that's us, friends 'n' neighbors) will start getting the bills before long.

Yes, summer vacation season has just begun (if you can afford one) and yet it's almost time for tax notices to go out — reflecting the city and county's new, improved tax rates and the recently reassessed values of our property.

Some of the stories coming up this weekend in The Durham News

Here comes your property tax bill

The revaluations are completed. City and county budgets have been adopted. Now you can finally figure out how all those changes will affect YOUR bill.

We'll also show you what the bill is for some of Durham’s landmark properties.

Goodwill garden

What’s the story behind the remarkable garden that has taken shape at Goodwill Industries’ regional headquarters on Chin Page Road?

Seeking a higher office

What’s next for the Rev. Phil Cousin Jr.? He steps down later this year from the Board of County Commissioners.

And here's a sneak peek at Dennis Draughon's cartoon.