How to pay Butte County, CA property tax

✓ Verified — Last verified October 25, 2026

Payment details from the official sources for Butte County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.

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Payment methods and fees

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Accepted methods

Online credit card or e-check, Check or cash in office, Mail

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Published installment dates

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Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.

First secured installment

November 1, 2026

Set by law

Second secured installment

February 1, 2027

Set by law

Published late-payment rule

First secured installment: 10% after the December 10 cutoff. Second: 10% plus $44 after the April 10 cutoff. Weekend/holiday extensions and online midnight payment rules apply.

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Official offices

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Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector

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Phone

530.552.3720

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All Butte County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
Pay online by credit card or e-check.

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
Pay online by credit card or e-check. Pay by check or cash in our Oroville office until 5:00 pm. Mail your payment to our office.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 Property owners First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 Property owners First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2606 Rev. & Tax. Code February 1 Property owners Second installment real property taxes due and payable.

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https://www.buttecounty.net/955/Property-Tax-Due-Dates
If a final due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the taxes may be paid without penalty until 5 pm on the next business day.

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https://www.buttecounty.net/955/Property-Tax-Due-Dates
December 10: Final day to pay the first installment of secured property taxes. A 10% penalty is added after 5 pm. Online payments, however, will be accepted as timely if paid by midnight on the final due date. … April 10: Final day to pay the second installment of secured property taxes. A 10% penalty and an additional $44 charge is added to the bill after 5 pm. Online payments, however, will be accepted as timely if paid by midnight on the final due date. … If a final due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the taxes may be paid without penalty until 5 pm on the next business day.

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
Secured property tax bills for the 2026-2027 fiscal year can now be accessed online and tax bills were mailed at the end of September.

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
Treasurer-Tax Collector

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
530.552.3720

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
If you have questions about the assessed value of your property, please contact the Assessor's Office at 530.552.3800

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https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes
530.552.3800

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Common questions

Where can I pay Butte County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://www.buttecounty.net/960/Property-Taxes. Online credit card or e-check, Check or cash in office, Mail

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Butte County, CA

Due date:

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Set by law. Verified October 24, 2026.

§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 Property owners First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.

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