COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT:
March 30, 2020
We at Tuolumne County understand the difficulties and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders. We take responsibility in ensuring our community is as safe and secure as possible during this pandemic. Tuolumne County depends on your timely property tax payments to provide continuity of critical services during this crisis, such as public safety, public health, and schools that are now providing food and distance learning to thousands of students who are sheltering in place with their families.

Property Tax
The second installment of County taxes become delinquent on Friday, April 10. The deadline is established by State law and the Tax Collector does not have authority to extend this date. 

To avoid late penalties and encourage social distancing, we strongly recommend making your payment early by clicking the link below, by calling the telephone number below, or by mail. Mailed remittance must be postmarked by April 10. If you utilize your bank's bill-pay service, be sure to allow ample processing time. The Tax Collector's office window is open from 8:00 am to noon weekdays and there is a drop-box in front of the Administration Building until 5:00 pm to submit property tax payments. 

After April 10, a late penalty of 10% of the installment amount plus $10 is applied to the balance due. If not paid by July 1, the unpaid balance will be designated in default, at which time there is a $15 redemption fee, and interest will begin to accumulate at a rate of 1.5% per month.

If you are prevented from paying property tax due to extended illness or quarantine, you may be eligible for penalty cancellation by completing and submitting a Request for Penalty Cancellation Form after April 10, 2020. Unfortunately, current state law does not allow the Tax Collector to cancel late penalties due to financial hardship or generally when timely tax payment was possible by some reasonable method. The Tax Collector will consider all requests on a case-by-case basis.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
Hotels and other short-term rental operators are required to collect TOT from guests at the time rent is collected. The TOT is to be held separately in trust until it is remitted to the County quarterly. The Tax Collector does not have authority to authorize the operator to spend the public funds or to extend the April 30, 2020 due date. If paid late, the balance is subject to a 10% penalty on the first day late, another 10% penalty after 30 days, and an additional 0.5% per month interest. If your business is facing difficulties due to COVID-19, we recommend visiting www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1265/COVID-19 for emergency assistance resources.

If you have questions, please call the Tax Collector’s office at (209) 533-5544.

View or pay your tax bill online
using your ADDRESS or your ASSESSMENT number.  Fees apply. ***
• Pay your tax bill over the phone by calling 866-513-9216. Fees apply.

WELCOME
Welcome to the Tuolumne County Treasurer-Tax Collector's official website. This website will be continuously updated so that you can stay informed about the activities and important dates in the Office.
It is an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to serve the taxpayers of Tuolumne County. I hope you find this website informative.

Top Four Do's and Don'ts Related to Your 2019-20 Annual Secured Property Tax Bill    -View Top 4 DO's and DON'Ts

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News & Announcements 

January 24, 2020
TAXPAYERS - The second installment of County taxes are due February 1, 2020, and becomes DELINQUENT on Friday, April 10. The Tax Collector's Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mailed remittance must be postmarked by 12:00 midnight on April 10th to avoid penalty. The Tax Collector cannot extend the time of payment.

December 6, 2019
TAXPAYERS - The first installment of County taxes becomes DELINQUENT Tuesday, December 10. The Tax Collector's Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mailed remittance must be postmarked by 12:00 midnight on December 10 to avoid penalty. The Tax Collector cannot extend the time of payment.

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Vision
The Office of the Tuolumne County Treasurer-Tax Collector will deliver services faithfully, with honor, dignity and fidelity.

Mission
We collect. We Bank. We invest.

Values
This Office will administer and enforce banking, investment, and tax laws with fairness and integrity. The Office will be professional, fair, consistent and responsive to our customers. 

 

 Resources

• Publication 2017 Tax Bills Mailed
• Address Change
• California Codes
• Tax Clearance Request Fillable
• Avoid Penalties by Understanding Postmarks
• Avoid Penalties by Understanding On-line Bill Pay
• Taxpayer's Advocate
• Secured Pay Plan
• Request for Penalty Cancellation

                                 

        

 

 

 

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