Alameda County Property Tax News & Announcements - 11/08/21

Tax Collector

This is a reminder that the 1st installment of the 2021-2022 Secured Property Tax is due on Friday, December 10, 2021.  After which a 10% delinquent penalty will be assessed. 

You can get information about your property tax including payment status, submitting a payment by eCheck or credit card or get answers to Frequently Asked Questions at the Alameda County Tax Collector's Web Page or by phone at (510) 272-6800.  

Livermore residents, please read this important information about your sewer service. 

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Please Pay On-Line:   Pay online either by eCheck (free of charge) or credit card (2.5% fee).  It is easy, safe and you get immediate receipt of payment.  This is the method we recommend

If you pay by check, mail early! Penalty is charged on all late postmarks. In consideration of the COVID-19 precautions issued by the CDC, the Tax Office remains closed to the public. We encourage everyone to pay the property taxes safely using the following non-contact options: 

  • Mail in your check, postmarked on or before    December 10, 2021 
  • Pay by phone, with a credit card (2.5% fee) using the automated system at (510) 272-6800 by selecting option 1 after the greeting and following the prompts. 
  • Pay through your bank's Bill-Pay service. This must be done well before December 10, 2021 to allow your bank's processing system enough time to process your request; use your parcel number to identify your property, and please input carefully
  • DO NOT SEND cash payments. Please use a personal check or obtain a cashier's check or money order and mail immediately. You can also wire your payment electronically. Instruction is attached.
  • Use the dropbox at the entrance of the building at 1221 Oak St, Oakland CA 94612 which is available to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. excluding County holidays. DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS 
  • Use the mail slot in our Hayward Business License office located at 224 W. Winton Ave, Room 169, Hayward CA 94544 Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M. excluding County holidays. DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS 

Your cancelled check is your receipt. If you still need a receipt provided by our office, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope together with your payment. 

Please Note: You are receiving this notification because you signed up for email reminders. If you have already paid your secured property taxes, please disregard this email. If you prefer not to get this email, please click on 'Delete Profile' below.  

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