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While most services are available online or via the telephone, limited Tax Collector services are now also available in-person. Please email [email protected] or call (805) 781-5831 to make an appointment. Walk-in service is also available but may be subject to delays.

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James W. Hamilton, CPA

James W. Hamilton, CPA

Auditor • Controller • Treasurer • Tax Collector • Public Administrator

Second Installments of Annual Secured Property Tax Bills are due as of February 1st and will become delinquent if not paid on or before April 12th. 

After the Delinquency Date of April 12th, California Law requires that a 10% penalty and a delinquent cost be imposed on unpaid 2nd installments.

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

COVID-19 Related Penalty Waiver Information 

If you were unable to pay your Property Tax Bill due to impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, please see our news article for information on our COVID-19 Penalty Waiver claim process.  Please complete the appropriate Waiver Request form and turn it in with your tax payment when you are able to pay no later than May 6, 2021.

Please contact the Tax Collector at [email protected] or (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 

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Forms & Documents > Internal Audits > Cash and Internal Controls Audits

Name Description Type
Ag Commissioner July 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Airport April 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Animal Services January 2017 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Animal Services November 2017 Cash and Internal Controls Follow-up Follow-up audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Assessor April 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Child Support Services February 2016 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Clerk-Recorder August 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Clerk-Recorder June 2020 Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements, and IT Internal Controls Audit Audit report of cash receipts, cash disbursements, and IT internal controls File
Countywide FY 2013-14 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2014-15 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2015-16 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2016-17 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2017-18 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2018-19 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
Countywide FY 2019-20 Cash Shortages and Overages Annual report on County cash shortage and overage accounts File
District Attorney February 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
District Attorney October 2019 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Farm Advisor November 2013 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Health Agency February 2016 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Human Resources March 2012 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Information Technology October 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Law Library November 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Law Library October 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Library December 2013 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Library November and December 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Library November and December 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Follow-up Follow-up audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Parks – Lopez, Santa Margarita, and Coastal Dunes January 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Parks March 2019 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Planning December 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Planning December 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Follow-up Follow-up audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Probation May 2018 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Public Works November 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Sheriff-Coroner – Civil Division October 2014 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Sheriff-Coroner – Main Office February 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Sheriff-Coroner – Main Office February 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Follow-up Follow-up audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Social Services February-March 2017 Cash and Internal Controls - Revolving and Trust Funds Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Social Services November 2017 Cash and Internal Controls - Revolving and Trust Funds Follow-up Follow-up audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Veterans’ Services April 2015 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File
Veterans’ Services November 2016 Cash and Internal Controls Audit report of cash procedures and internal controls File

Second Installments of Annual Secured Property Tax Bills are due as of February 1st and will become delinquent if not paid on or before April 12th. 

After the Delinquency Date of April 12th, California Law requires that a 10% penalty and a delinquent cost be imposed on unpaid 2nd installments.

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

COVID-19 Related Penalty Waiver Information 

If you were unable to pay your Property Tax Bill due to impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, please see our news article for information on our COVID-19 Penalty Waiver claim process.  Please complete the appropriate Waiver Request form and turn it in with your tax payment when you are able to pay no later than May 6, 2021.

Please contact the Tax Collector at [email protected] or (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