California property tax late penalties and interest
3 sourced points for California, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- If an installment isn't paid by its delinquent date, a 10 percent penalty is added. boe.ca.govOct 21
- If taxes stay unpaid after a notice of impending default, the property is declared tax defaulted and monthly redemption penalties of 1.5 percent are added. boe.ca.govOct 21
- You can redeem the property by paying the taxes, penalties and costs within five years of the default. If you don't, the property may be sold at public auction or taken by a public agency. boe.ca.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| April 10 every yearboe.ca.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Pay the second installment | All 58 California counties |
| December 10 every yearboe.ca.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Pay the first installment | All 58 California counties |
Counties with their own dates
Los AngelesRiversideSacramentoSonoma