Property tax payment instructions
Check or money order payee name
Make check or money order payment to: SCC DTAC
Mailing instructions
Please mail payments for ALL bill types and written correspondence to:
Department of Tax and Collections
110 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1700
United States
When mailing a payment, include the payment coupon and check or money order in the return courtesy envelope provided. Write your APN and installment number on your check or money order to ensure timely processing. A return payment fee will be charged for all checks returned from the bank unpaid. If the payment is returned after the delinquent date, the County must apply the delinquent penalties as required by the California Revenue and Taxation code.
The payment envelope must be properly addressed and sent with the required postage. It will be deemed received on the date of the United States Post Office cancellation mark stamped on the envelope (Sec. 2512, R & T Code).
To understand the different postage types and how they affect your bill payment, please take a few moments to read: Understanding postmarks.
If a payment is sent through an independent delivery service, it must be deposited for shipment with an independent delivery service that is an Internal Revenue Service designated delivery service in a sealed envelope or package, properly addressed with the required fee prepaid; delivery of which shall not be later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after the delinquency date.
Note: If you submit your payment coupon(s) with your check or money order, it typically takes 2 to 5 business days to process from the date it is received in the mail. However, payments without the coupon(s) require additional time to process, delaying the payment posting.
Office location and hours
County Government Center
110 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
United States
Office hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, excluding County holidays
To avoid waiting in line, appointments are available here:
Phone hours
If you have questions, please call (408) 808-7900 for assistance.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, excluding County holidays
Pay online
You can pay online using a credit/debit card or using an electronic check at: taxpayment.sccdtac.org
There is no fee if you pay by electronic check. Credit and Debit Card convenience fee amounts are detailed on the payment site.
Pay by mobile app
Use the Department of Tax and Collections' mobile app to pay your property tax bill.