How to pay San Joaquin County, CA property tax

✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026

Payment details from the official sources for San Joaquin 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

Online, Phone, Mail, In person

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Published fees

E-check free; debit card $3.49 per transaction; credit card 2.29%, minimum $1.35.

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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

November 1, 2026

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Second secured installment

February 1, 2027

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Penalties begin after

December 10, 2026

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Published late-payment rule

First installment: 10% after December 10, 2026. Second installment: 10% plus $10 after April 12, 2027. Both cutoffs are 7:00 PM Central (5:00 PM county local time).

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Official offices

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San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Office website

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Phone

(209) 468-2133

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All San Joaquin County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes
Pay Taxes or Obtain a Tax Bill Online

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes
There are four ways to pay your taxes: online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes
e-check (electronic check using bank account) Free Debit Card $3.49 per transaction Credit Card 2.29% of total amount paid minimum charge of $1.35

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https://www.sjgov.org/docs/default-source/treasurer---tax-collector-documents/announcements/2026-27-secured-tax-bills-due.pdf?sfvrsn=32d3b389_1
The first installment is due and payable on November 1, 2026, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2026; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added.

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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.sjgov.org/docs/default-source/treasurer---tax-collector-documents/announcements/2026-27-secured-tax-bills-due.pdf?sfvrsn=32d3b389_1
The second installment is due on February 1, 2027, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2027; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added plus a $10.00 cost to prepare delinquent tax notices for unpaid taxes.

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https://www.sjgov.org/docs/default-source/treasurer---tax-collector-documents/announcements/2026-27-secured-tax-bills-due.pdf?sfvrsn=32d3b389_1
The first installment is due and payable on November 1, 2026, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2026; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added. The second installment is due on February 1, 2027, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2027; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added plus a $10.00 cost to prepare delinquent tax notices for unpaid taxes.

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes
San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes
44 North San Joaquin Street, Suite 150 Stockton, CA 95202

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/assessor
Office of the Assessor

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/assessor
Phone: (209) 468-2630

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https://www.sjgov.org/department/assessor
44 North San Joaquin Street Second Floor Suite 230 Stockton, CA 95202

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Continue with your property

Common questions

Where can I pay San Joaquin County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://www.sjgov.org/department/ttc/tax/how-to-pay-property-taxes. Online, Phone, Mail, In person

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San Joaquin County, CA

Due date:

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The first installment is due and payable on November 1, 2026, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2026; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added.

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