The following schedule lists some of the more significant dates for California property taxes affecting property owners. Please note this is a partial list, and is intended to be used as a general guide.

JULY 1

• Beginning of fiscal year.
• Assessor completes local roll and delivers to Auditor.
• Delinquent secured and supplemental taxes are transferred to delinquent tax roll and additional penalties add at 1½% per month on any unpaid tax amounts, plus $15.00 redemption fee.

SEPTEMBER 15

• Last day to file assessment appeals.

OCTOBER 1

• Original secured property tax bills are mailed out.

NOVEMBER 1

• First installment secured property taxes due. (delinquent 12/10).

DECEMBER 10

• First installment secured property taxes delinquent. A 10% penalty is added as of 5:00 p.m.*

JANUARY

• Delinquent notices are mailed out for any unpaid first installment secured property taxes.

JANUARY 1

• Lien Date – date for valuation, date taxes attach to property as a lien; applies as of 12:01 a.m.

FEBRUARY 1

• Second installment secured property taxes due (delinquent 4/10).

APRIL 10

• Second installment secured property taxes delinquent. A 10% penalty plus $10.00 cost is added as of 5:00 p.m.*

JUNE 30

• End of fiscal year.

*If delinquent date falls on a weekend or holiday, the delinquent date is the next business day.

For information only. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Consult your local Assessor, legal or real estate professional with questions regarding your specific situation.