Pay Property Tax Bills

What is the process?

Search for Property

Search for property by assessment number, mailing address, or assessee name at https://services.slocountytax.org/

Pay Online

Property taxes can be paid online at any time of day at https://services.slocountytax.org/

Or Pay by Mail

If paying by mail, please make the check payable to:

County Tax Collector (or "SLOCTC")
1055 Monterey St., Room D-290
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-1003

Please remember to:

  • Sign Your Check or Money Order
  • Write the Assessment Number(s) being paid on your Check or Money Order
  • Enclose Payment Stub(s)
  • Avoid Using Paper Clips, Staples, or Tape

Who can use this service?

Anyone can use this service.

Is there a charge for this service?

There is no additional charge for payments by "paper" check or by eCheck (requires routing and account number from your checking or savings account).

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.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

  • 24/7 online at https://services.slocountytax.org/
  • By phone (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, except holidays): (805) 781-5831
  • In person at the Tax Collector's Office (1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408)

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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