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Department of Tax and Collections
Department of Tax and Collections

Obtain secured property tax information

The 2024-2025 secured annual property tax bills will be mailed out starting October 1, 2024.

View and pay secured property taxes

To pay secured property (homes, buildings, and land), you will need:

  • Assessor's parcel number (APN) or property address

Make online payments by clicking "Pay Online" below using a major credit card, debit card, or eCheck. There is a convenience fee for using a credit or debit card. There is no fee for eCheck payment.

The online payment site is unavailable every third weekend of the month from 8:00 A.M. Saturday to 5:00 P.M. Sunday Pacific Time.

Notice: new credit/debit card rate of 2.22% with a minimum of $1.49 per transaction will go into effect on July 1, 2024. eCheck payments will continue to have no fees.

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Distribution of property tax

Distribution of 1% maximum tax levy
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Available exemptions

Find exemptions offered for property tax
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Property tax rate book

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Property Tax Postponement Program

Property Tax Postponement

Apply for the Property Tax Postponement Program

Property tax calendar

All Taxes

  • January 1
    Lien Date—the day your property’s value is assessed.

Secured Taxes

  • October
    Tax bills are mailed
  • November 1
    First Installment is due
  • December 10
    Last day to pay First Installment without penalties
  • February 1
    Second Installment is due
  • April 10
    Last day to pay Second Installment without penalties
  • June 30
    Last day to pay current year's taxes without additional penalties

Unsecured Taxes

  • July
    Tax bills are mailed and due upon receipt
  • August 31
    Last day to pay unsecured taxes without penalties

Note: If December 10, April 10, or August 31 fall on a weekend or County of Santa Clara holiday, then the Delinquent Date is extended to the next business day.

Please consult your tax bill for important notes regarding penalties, fees, and other ramifications of paying after the delinquent date.

Related resources

Pay property taxes

Property tax information

Mailing your tax bill

Special assessments

Public auction

Visiting DTAC

Other resources