San Luis Obispo 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.
County weekend and holiday rule
If December 10 or April 10 is a weekend or holiday, the delinquency cutoff moves to the next business day; county office and mailed-payment cutoffs differ.
If either December 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend or holiday, taxes are not delinquent until 5 p.m. the next business day.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
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Late payments and penalties
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A late first installment incurs 10%. A late second installment incurs 10% plus a cost. Unpaid installments become tax-defaulted after June 30, with further penalties and fees.
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Common questions
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When is property tax due in San Luis Obispo County?
First secured installment: November 1, 2026 (Set by law). Second secured installment: February 1, 2027 (Set by law).
Where can I pay San Luis Obispo County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://services.slocountytax.org. E-check, Credit card, Debit card, Check
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public
Annual Secured Property Tax Bills for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year have been mailed.
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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.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
If either December 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend or holiday, taxes are not delinquent until 5 p.m. the next business day.
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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.
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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://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
Assessment Appeals Board
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
County Clerk-Recorder County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-120 San Luis Obispo, California 93408
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
Taxes on the Web System
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
Payments made by eCheck (routing and account number from your checking or savings account required) are made without an additional processing fee. Payments made by credit card or debit card require a 2.35% processing fee (paid to the payment processor) with a minimum processing charge of $1.49. Please write the billed assessment number on your check.
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
Payments made by eCheck (routing and account number from your checking or savings account required) are made without an additional processing fee. Payments made by credit card or debit card require a 2.35% processing fee (paid to the payment processor) with a minimum processing charge of $1.49.
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
a ten percent (10%) delinquent penalty is added to the unpaid balance. a ten percent (10%) penalty plus a cost is added to the unpaid balance. If any installment is not paid at the County Tax Collector's Office by 5:00 p.m. on June 30th, or deposited in the United States mail prior to midnight on the delinquency date, then the property becomes tax-defaulted and additional penalties and fees accrue.
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public
Tax Collector
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public
please contact the Tax Collector at (805) 781-5831.
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
Assessor's Office
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https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-public/tax-collector/services/property-taxes-secured
You should first discuss the matter with the Assessor's Office at (805) 781-5643.
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Property tax in San Luis Obispo County: county, state and US
Compare Census estimates and read the sampling notes
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County | $5,636 | $824,700 | 0.68% |
| California | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.70% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
San Luis Obispo County’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.01 percentage points below California’s and 0.25 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
San Luis Obispo County
Annual taxes: $5,636 (90% margin of error: ±$132). Census table B25103_001E.
0500000US06079|5636|132|6068|145|4566|248
Home value: $824,700 (90% margin of error: ±$12,237). Census table B25077_001E.
0500000US06079|824700|12237
Estimated effective rate: 0.68%. Census source.
0500000US06079|5636|132|6068|145|4566|248
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 $5,636
$824,700 home value × 0.68% Census effective rate ≈ $5,636 per year. Uses the unrounded ratio; your actual bill may differ.
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Starts at the Census median for San Luis Obispo County, CA.
Math and official Census sources
$5,636 median annual tax ÷ $824,700 median home value = 0.68%. Census ACS 2020–2024; a historical survey ratio, not a parcel tax rate.
0500000US06079|824700|12237
Census source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
0500000US06079|5636|132|6068|145|4566|248
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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