County officials with the Department of Tax and Collections want to remind the public that the second installment of the 2017/2018 property taxes is due by 5pm April 10.
Unpaid property taxes will become delinquent if not paid by this due date, according to the April 2 county press release. At that time, a 10 percent penalty and a $20 fee will be added. Payments may be made by mail, in person, or online using a credit card, debit card or eCheck.
Taxpayers should mail tax installment payments, along with the second installment coupon, to: Department of Tax and Collections; P.O. Box 60534; City of Industry, CA 91716-0534.
To avoid penalties, the payment must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service USPS no later than April 10.
“Keep in mind that material deposited in a mailbox may not be postmarked on the same day it is dropped off,” according to the reminder. “The County of Santa Clara Department of Tax and Collections recommends mailing the second installment payments early, to ensure timely processing and avoid unforeseen delays in mail handling.”
Payments received after the April 10 deadline will be considered late and penalties will be imposed in accordance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
Checks are accepted by mail, but cash payments must be made in person at: Department of Tax and Collections; County Government Center; 70 West Hedding St.; East Wing, 6th Floor; San Jose, CA 95110.
To pay taxes with a credit card, debit card or eCheck, taxpayers should visit the Department of Tax and Collections’ website at sccdtac.org. A convenience fee is associated with credit or debit card payments and must be paid by the taxpayer; eCheck payments are free.
Property owners whose taxes are paid by their lending agency usually receive a copy of the tax bill indicating that the original statement was sent to the lending agency.
If taxpayers have questions or need assistance, they should contact county staff at (408) 808-7900, send an email to
sc****@fi*.org
, or visit www.sccdtac.org.
