April 12 Property Taxes Are Due

Rita A. Woodard, Tulare County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, would like to remind tax payers that the second Installment of secured property taxes is now due.

The second installment delinquent date is April 12, 2010.  If your payment is not received or postmarked by the delinquent date, a 10% penalty and a $10 cost will be added to your property tax bill.  Also, per California state law, the second installment payment cannot be collected until the first installment is paid.

New Drop Box:  The Tax Collectors office has a new curbside drop box for tax payments made by check.  It is located in the North East parking lot (next to Mooney Blvd) at the Visalia Court House.  No more worrying about parking, just drive up and drop your payment in the box!  Please include your assessor parcel number on your check and also enclose your payment stub in your envelope.

Payment options:  Payment can be made by mail in one of the envelopes provided with your bill, or in the office by cash or check.  Additionally, tax payers can pay online at our web site (www.tularecountytax.com) or by phone (1-888-320-7064) by either credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT).  Please note that a convenience fee will be charged by our vendor for credit card or EFT transactions.

If you did not receive your secured property tax bill or are unable to find it, please come to our office at 221 South Mooney Blvd., Room 104E, Visalia, or you may view and print a copy from our website at www.tularecountytax.com.  The Tax Collectors new phone number is 559-636-5250

Payee & address:  Please make your property tax check payable to Tulare County Tax Collector and mail your payment to:
Tulare County Tax Collector
PO Box 30329
Los Angeles CA 90030-0329

Property Value Questions:  Any questions regarding values, addresses, or assessments should be directed to the Tulare County Assessors Office at 559-636-5100. 

Please note that many property values in Tulare County have been reduced.  Please go to www.tularecountytax.com to find answers to frequently asked questions