December 10th Delinquent Date Has Passed
The December 10th delinquent date has passed, and a 10% penalty has applied to delinquent secured tax bills. The legal basis to waive penalties for late payments is extremely limited.
Penalty Cancellations
Penalties may only be canceled under specific conditions as authorized under the California Revenue & Taxation Code.
Penalties will NOT be canceled for the following reasons:
- Failed to receive a tax bill. Lost tax bill.
- Forgot to pay.
- Payment initiated through Online Bill Pay was not received on time.
- Financial hardship.
- Out of town on the delinquent date.
Click here for more information regarding penalty cancellations.
Check Payment Not Cashed
We appreciate your patience. Please do not put a stop payment on the check as it will result in additional tax collector fees. The payment will be credited as of the date received or postmarked. If the check has not cleared after 8 weeks, please submit a Request for Cancellation of Penalties based on a lost check. You may find the form on our website by clicking here.
Did Not Receive a Bill
If you did not receive your tax bill, please access it online by clicking here. Unpaid first installments are now delinquent, and a 10% penalty has been applied. The second installment is due February 1, 2025, and will become delinquent if unpaid after April 10, 2025. Failure to receive a tax bill will not prevent penalties from being imposed on a late payment.
