The Property Tax Man Cometh - April 10th, 2008

The Property Tax Man Cometh - April 10th, 2008.......so here is your Bay Area Property Tax Information

Here's my little reminder that I have used for years.  When it comes to property  taxes,  "There's No Darn Foolin' Around!"

                        November 10^th • December 10^th • February 10^th • April 10^th

                              ^{Due                     Delinquent                  Due                  Delinquent}

^{April 10th is just around the corner, so make sure you postmark your mailing on or before the delinquency date to  avoid costly late fees.  Only U.S. Postal cancellation is acceptable evidence in most counties in California.}

^{Property Taxes-at-a-Glance:}

Alameda County:    http://www.acgov.org/propertytax.htm  

Contra Costa County:   https://taxcolp.co.contra-costa.ca.us/taxpaymentrev2/summary/account_lookup.jsp?k

San Francisco County:   http://www.sfgov.org/

San Joaquin County:     http://www.sjgov.org/Treasurer/OnlinePay.htm   

San Mateo County:   http://www.sanmateocountytaxcollector.org/index.html

Santa Clara County:   http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/tax/

Solano County:      http://www.solanocounty.com/resources/scips/tax/situssearch.asp?navid=531

For a fee, you can now pay property tax bills online.  However, in most counties these fees are a bit high and I recommend paying by mail.  If you get to the last day, you may not have a choice but to pay online.  So, panic early! If you have a PDA or Planner, make an appointment or reminder for yourself and then annualize it.  The two things we can count on, "Death and Taxes."