Monterey County property tax
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§§ 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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When is property tax due in Monterey County?
First secured installment: November 1, 2026 (Set by law). Second secured installment: February 1, 2027 (Set by law).
Where can I pay Monterey County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://common3.mptsweb.com/mbc/monterey/tax/search.
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/145518/639113365861000000
The time is quickly approaching for the processing of the 2026-2027 secured roll tax bills
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
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://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
Second installment real property taxes due and payable.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
The California Constitution provides a $7,000 reduction in the taxable value for a qualifying owner-occupied home. The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
For purposes of the Disabled Veterans' Exemption, totally disabled means that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) or the military service from which the veteran was discharged has either: Rated a veteran's disability at 100 percent, or Rated the disability compensation at 100 percent because the veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
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https://sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html
The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria, including at least 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $57,002 or less (among other requirements). The deferment of property taxes is secured by a lien against the property which must eventually be repaid.
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https://sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html
Filing period closes: February 10, 2027
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
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://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
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.
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https://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.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/clerk-of-the-board/assessment-appeals-agendas-applications-forms-documents
The timeframe to submit an Application for Changed Assessment based on the January 1, 2026 lien date (regular assessment) is July 2, 2026, through November 30, 2026.
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/clerk-of-the-board/assessment-appeals-agendas-applications-forms-documents
received by the Clerk of the Board at 168 West Alisal Street, First Floor, Salinas, CA 93901
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/assessor/real-property/decline-in-market-value
Assessor
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/assessor/real-property/decline-in-market-value
831-755-5035
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/treasurer-tax-collector/tax-collection/secured-property-tax/secured-property-tax-faqs
County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/treasurer-tax-collector/tax-collection/secured-property-tax/secured-property-tax-faqs
(831) 755-5057
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/treasurer-tax-collector/tax-collection/secured-property-tax/secured-property-tax-faqs
First Installment penalty = 10% of the first installment; Second installment penalty = 10% of the second installment plus a $20 cost.
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/assessor/real-property/decline-in-market-value
A Notification of Assessed Value card will be sent to you in July, which will indicate our findings.
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https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/auditor-controller/property-tax/gonzales-unified-school-district-measure-k-faq
please visit the Treasurer-Tax Collector's website at https://common3.mptsweb.com/mbc/monterey/tax/search
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Additional payment and filing conditions
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The second secured installment has an April 10 delinquency cutoff under Revenue and Taxation Code sections 2618 and 2705; the next-business-day rule applies when that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday.
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Property tax in Monterey County: county, state and US
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Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates for owner-occupied homes. The median annual tax paid is a historical survey estimate, not a quote for this year’s bill.
| Area | Median annual tax paid | Median home value | Effective rate estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County | $4,910 | $781,000 | 0.63% |
| California | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.70% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Monterey County’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.07 percentage points below California’s and 0.31 percentage points below the US estimate.
Effective rate = median annual real estate taxes paid (B25103) ÷ median owner-occupied home value (B25077). State and US figures use their own Census medians, not averages of counties. These ratios are not rates set by law or medians of individual tax rates. Differences are not tests of statistical significance. Bounded or missing estimates stay unavailable.
Census sources, quotations and sampling uncertainty
Monterey County
Annual taxes: $4,910 (90% margin of error: ±$119). Census table B25103_001E.
0500000US06053|4910|119|5574|179|3732|170
Home value: $781,000 (90% margin of error: ±$13,801). Census table B25077_001E.
0500000US06053|781000|13801
Estimated effective rate: 0.63%. Census source.
0500000US06053|4910|119|5574|179|3732|170
California
Annual taxes: $5,124 (90% margin of error: ±$17). Census table B25103_001E.
0400000US06|5124|17|5839|17|3825|19
Home value: $734,700 (90% margin of error: ±$1,307). Census table B25077_001E.
0400000US06|734700|1307
Estimated effective rate: 0.70%. Census source.
0400000US06|5124|17|5839|17|3825|19
United States
Annual taxes: $3,119 (90% margin of error: ±$4). Census table B25103_001E.
0100000US|3119|4|3489|4|2576|4
Home value: $332,700 (90% margin of error: ±$236). Census table B25077_001E.
0100000US|332700|236
Estimated effective rate: 0.94%. Census source.
0100000US|3119|4|3489|4|2576|4
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Estimated annual property tax $4,910
$781,000 home value × 0.63% Census effective rate ≈ $4,910 per year. Uses the unrounded ratio; your actual bill may differ.
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Math and official Census sources
$4,910 median annual tax ÷ $781,000 median home value = 0.63%. Census ACS 2020–2024; a historical survey ratio, not a parcel tax rate.
0500000US06053|781000|13801
Census source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
0500000US06053|4910|119|5574|179|3732|170
Census source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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Alameda County
Set by law. Verified October 24, 2026. Official date source
§ 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.
Amador County
Set by law. Verified October 25, 2026. Official date source
§ 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.
Butte County
Set by law. Verified October 24, 2026. Official date source
§ 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.
Calaveras County
Set by law. Verified October 25, 2026. Official date source
§ 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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