How to pay Kings County, CA property tax

✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026

Payment details from the official sources for Kings County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.

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Payment methods and fees

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Official payment portal

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Accepted methods

Cash, Check, Money order, Cashier check, E-check, Debit card, Credit card, ACH/wire

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Published fees

Debit/credit card payments carry merchant convenience fees; amounts are not specified.

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Published installment dates

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Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.

First secured installment, fiscal year 2026–27

November 1, 2026

Set by law

Second secured installment, fiscal year 2026–27

February 1, 2027

Set by law

Published late-payment rule

Each delinquent installment incurs a 10% penalty; the second also incurs a $20 cost.

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Official offices

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Kings County Tax Collector

Office website

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Phone

(559) 852-2479

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All Kings County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

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https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/administration/finance-department/tax-collector/secured-taxes
SECURED PROPERTY TAX BILLS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE VISIT: Tax Collector Public Inquiry

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https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/administration/finance-department/tax-collector/secured-taxes
Cash, Check, Money order, Cashiers Check, E-Checks & Debit/Credit Card (VISA, Discover, American Express, Mastercard), ACH/Wire Payments.

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https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/administration/finance-department/tax-collector/secured-taxes
Debit/Credit Card payments accepted online. Various, merchant convenience fee apply.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 Property owners First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 Property owners First 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://www.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.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://www.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. 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.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/administration/finance-department/tax-collector/delinquent-taxes
If you do not pay the first installment of your tax bill to the Tax Collector by 5:00 p.m. on December 10th, that installment becomes delinquent and a 10% penalty is assessed. If you fail to pay the second installment at the Tax Collector’s office by 5:00 p.m. on April 10th, that installment will become delinquent and a 10% penalty on the unpaid tax as well as a $20.00 cost is added.

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Common questions

Where can I pay Kings County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/administration/finance-department/tax-collector/secured-taxes. Cash, Check, Money order, Cashier check, E-check, Debit card, Credit card, ACH/wire

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Kings County, CA

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Set by law. Verified October 24, 2026.

§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 Property owners First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.

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