How to pay Santa Cruz County, CA property tax
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Payment details from the official sources for Santa Cruz County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.
Pay on the official siteNot tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Payment methods and fees
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Published installment dates
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Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.
Official offices
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Laura Bowers, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
Sources for these instructions
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Departments/TaxCollector/TaxCollectionDivision/PayPropertyTax.aspx
Pay Property Taxes Here
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Departments/TaxCollector/TaxCollectionDivision/PayPropertyTax.aspx
Online (recommended): e-check (free, immediate confirmation) Credit Card: Discover accepted (service fee applies)
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Default.aspx?TabID=4490
First installment due November 1, 2026. Pay by December 10, 2026, to avoid penalties.
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https://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://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2618 and 2705 Rev. & Tax. Code April 10 Property owners Second 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://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
If the specified date falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the action may be done on the next business day. (Government Code §§ 6706, 6707)
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Departments/TaxCollector/TaxCollectionDivision/PayPropertyTax.aspx
A 10% penalty is added to any unpaid installment after the delinquency date. If the second installment becomes delinquent, additional costs may also apply.
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Default.aspx?TabID=4490
2026–2027 Secured Annual Property Tax Bills are now available online and are being mailed.
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https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Default.aspx?TabID=4490
Laura Bowers, CPA, CPFO Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Continue with your property
Common questions
Where can I pay Santa Cruz County property tax?
Official payment portal: https://ttc.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/TaxBills/. Online e-check, Discover credit card
Updated , from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.