Current law does not relieve property owners of payment responsibility

WOODLAND, CA (MPG) - The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the second installment of the 2020-21 Secured Property Tax, which is due February 1, 2021, will be delinquent if not paid by April 12, 2021.

Property taxes are a critical funding source for local governments including cities, school districts, local cemetery districts, community colleges, rural fire districts and others. For example, more than half of property taxes received go to local school districts while the property tax portion that rural fire districts receive help fund over 90% of their revenue for the entire year. The County receives about 9% of property taxes, which is 9 cents of every dollar.

To avoid a penalty, property taxes must be paid by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2021, after which a 10% penalty and $10.00 cost must be added. Envelopes must be postmarked no later than April 12, 2021 if taxes are paid by mail. It is suggested that payments be mailed a few days before the April 12 deadline to ensure the envelope will have the proper postmark. The only acceptable postmark for deadline payments is a U.S. Postal Service postmark.

Current law does not relieve property owners of payment responsibility or the imposition of penalties because of failure to receive a tax bill.

Taxpayers have the option of paying property taxes by credit card (plus a 2.34% convenience fee) or electronic check (no charge). These payments can be made via www.yolocounty.org (select I want to pay property tax link) or by phone at (877) 590-0714.  Payments made using either of these two systems must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on April 12, 2021 to avoid penalties.

For inquiries or more information concerning tax bills and payments:

 Visit: www.yolocounty.org

·         Call: (530) 666-8190 during business hours

·         Visit the Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office at 625 Court Street, Room 102 in Woodland, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021.