Tax Collector

The Tax Collector Division is responsible for issuing Secured (real estate) and Unsecured (businesses, boats, planes) tax bills. Online payments are available. The Tax Collector also issues County Business Licenses and collects Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT, or "Hotel Tax") in the unincorporated areas of the County. In 2018, the Tax Collector Division started collecting Cannabis Business Taxes (CBT).

 

Featured News

Cannabis Plant Click to view article, Board of Supervisors Approves New Cannabis Tax Compliance Program

Board of Supervisors Approves New Cannabis Tax Compliance Program

On September 13th, the Board of Supervisors approved changes to the County’s cannabis program, including approving a new required fee for licensed cannabis businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of the County. The new fee will take effect on October 14, 2022.
Easy Smart Pay logo Click to view article, Monthly Payment Option Available for Current Year Tax Bills

Monthly Payment Option Available for Current Year Tax Bills

To provide taxpayers with information regarding an available payment option, the County of San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector’s Office wishes to introduce Easy Smart Pay.

A cannabis leaf Click to view article, Cannabis Business Tax Rate Increases to 8% of Gross Receipts on July 1, 2022

Cannabis Business Tax Rate Increases to 8% of Gross Receipts on July 1, 2022

Starting July 1, 2022, all cannabis business operators in the unincorporated areas of the County must collect tax at an 8% rate.

Services

Cannabis Business Tax

COVID-19 Property Tax Questions

Property Taxes- Secured

Property Taxes- Supplemental

Pay Property Tax Bills

Property Taxes- Unsecured

Payment of Delinquent Property Taxes

Monthly or Annual Payment Plan for Prior Year Secured Property Taxes

Mobilehome Taxes

Mobilehome Tax Clearance Certificate

County Business Licenses

County Business License View

Licensing for Cannabis Related Businesses

Renewing a Cannabis Business License

Licensing Vacation Rentals

Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax)

Tourism Marketing District

Property Tax Information Request

Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Requests

Property Tax Postponement

Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property

Tract or Parcel Map Service

Unpaid Current Year Property Taxes?

You may have recently received a letter summarizing any unpaid taxes for your property. Visit the Tax Collector's View or Pay Property Taxes link for the current status of your property or to pay your unpaid property taxes. After June 30, 2023, additional feels and interest begin accruing on unpaid property taxes.

Please contact the Tax Collector by email at [email protected] or by phone at (805) 781-5831 if you have questions about your tax bill.

If paying online: e-Check is free; fee for using credit or debit card. 

View or Pay Property Taxes by eCheck, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express