How to pay property tax in California
2 sourced points for California, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- The county tax collector prepares the bills. Bills for real property are mailed by November 1 and are due in two equal installments. boe.ca.govOct 21
- After you buy a property or finish new construction, it's reappraised and you get a supplemental tax bill if the value goes up. It covers the rest of the fiscal year after the change. boe.ca.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 every yearboe.ca.govOct 21 | Bills due Second installment due | All 58 California counties |
| November 1 every yearboe.ca.govOct 21 | Bills due First installment due | All 58 California counties |