How to pay Stanislaus County, CA property tax

✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026

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

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Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Payment methods and fees

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Official payment portal

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Accepted methods

Credit card, Debit card, E-check

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Published fees

Credit card: 2.25%, minimum $2; debit card: $3.95; e-check: $0.25.

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Published installment dates

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

First secured-tax installment

November 1, 2026

Set by law

Second secured-tax installment

February 1, 2027

Set by law

Penalties begin after

December 10, 2026

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Published late-payment rule

A late first installment incurs a 10% penalty; a late second installment incurs a 10% penalty plus $10.

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Official offices

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Stanislaus County Treasurer / Tax Collector

Office website

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Phone

209-525-6388

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All Stanislaus County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

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https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/faq.shtm
online at: https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/tax-disclaimer2.shtm

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https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/faq.shtm
There is a 2.25% per transaction fee ($2.00 minimum) for paying by credit card. There is a $3.95 per transaction fee for paying by debit card. There is a $0.25 per transaction fee for paying by E-Check.

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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 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://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable. 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
§§ 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
§ 2606 Rev. & Tax. Code February 1 Second installment real property taxes due and payable.

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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 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.stancounty.com/tr-tax/faq.shtm
1st installment penalty = 10% of the 1st installment amount 2nd installment penalty = 10% of the 2nd installment amount plus $10.00

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https://www.stancounty.com/assessor/index-contents.shtm
On June 30, 2026, the Assessor announced the 2026-2027 $76.38 Billion annual Property Assessment Roll

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https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/index.shtm
Treasurer / Tax Collector

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https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/index.shtm
(209) 525-6388

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https://www.stancounty.com/assessor/Exemptions.shtm
Assessor's Office

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https://www.stancounty.com/assessor/Exemptions.shtm
Phone: (209) 525-6461

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https://www.stancounty.com/assessor/Exemptions.shtm
1010 10th Street, Ste. 2400 Modesto, CA 95354

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Common questions

Where can I pay Stanislaus County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://www.stancounty.com/tr-tax/tax-disclaimer2.shtm. Credit card, Debit card, E-check

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Stanislaus County, CA

Due date:

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Set by law. Verified October 24, 2026.

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