First Installment of the 2022-2023 Annual Secured Property Taxes is Due November 1 and Becomes Delinquent after December 12
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.— The Department of Tax and Collections (DTAC) representatives remind property owners that the first installment of the 2022-2023 property taxes is due November 1 and becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022. A 10% penalty and a $20 cost will be added to unpaid balances.
Property owners who have not received a bill by November 1, 2022, are urged to call the Tax Information line at (408) 808-7900 to request a copy of the Secured Property Tax Bill. Residents can view and pay taxes online at www.sccdtac.org. California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2610.5 does not relieve a property owner of the responsibility of making timely payments due to failure to receive a tax bill. If taxpayers do not plan to mail the payment before December 9, we recommend bringing it to a drop box inside the County government building either at 70 West Hedding St., or 852 N. 1st Street in San José, or sending payment by certified mail to ensure the envelope is postmarked by December 12 to avoid penalties.
Checking Account Payments (eChecks) are free online. The payment process is easy to complete on mobile devices using the SCC DTAC mobile app, or the website. If paying with a credit or debit card, a convenience fee is charged by the payment processing company and must be paid by the taxpayer.
The collection of property taxes is critical for the ongoing support of various essential services, such as public health, fire protection, education, parks, and law enforcement.
Payment Processing Change
DTAC is pleased to announce that it will no longer utilize a third-party vendor to process tax payments that are mailed. Starting this year, the coupons on the tax bill are addressed to DTAC at 70 West Hedding Street. Please use the courtesy envelope provided with your tax bill to ensure fast and reliable payment processing.
Partial Payments
Property owners can make multiple partial payments on this installment. Penalties will only be applied to the unpaid portion after the payment deadline of December 12, 2022.
Property Tax Distribution
Property tax distribution details may be viewed at www.wheredotaxesgo.org.
Tax Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
The County mailed a list of available special assessment tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities. The list of cities, schools, and special districts providing these exemptions is available at www.sccgov.org/sa.
Application for the Property Tax Postponement Program offered by the State Controller’s Office is now open for qualified seniors and persons with disabilities. The program’s application period runs to February 10, 2023. Call (800) 952-5661 or email [email protected] to receive an application. Visit the Property Tax Postponement Program webpage for detailed information.
Office Hours
DTAC is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and offers full in-person services. Taxpayers unable to complete business online or by phone may schedule an appointment here or walk in to the office.
Paperless Billing
Property owners are reminded to help the environment and go Paperless! This is a convenient and safe way to access property tax-related information, such as the assessed value of the homes, tax bills and payment options, to mention a few. Property owners can subscribe for this service at https://www.sccassessor.org/optin.
Mailed Payments
For convenience, please use the purple-colored courtesy return envelope and include the coupon(s). By using the courtesy return envelope, you can track the status of your payment envelope. Access your parcel using our online view/pay site (taxpayment.sccdtac.org). Once there, select Secured Property and enter your address or parcel number. In the resulting screen you can click the Envelope Tracking Link.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Department of Tax and Collections
70 West Hedding St.
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110-1767
Phone Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
408-808-7900
DTAC is closed on County Holidays
The USPS postmark MUST be December 12, or earlier, to avoid penalties. Please note that the USPS does not postmark all envelopes.
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