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Secured Property Tax Due Dates

The Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector is charged with collection of secured (real property) taxes.  Types of tax billed on the secured roll are:

  • Real Property: Land;  Personal Residence;  Timeshares;  Business Real Property
  • Other:  Manufactured Homes (Mobile homes);  Utility Companies; Oil & Mineral Rights

Secured taxes make up the majority of monies collected by the Treasurer-Tax Collector.  Approximately 133,603 parcels of property account for $1,047,302,565 (fiscal year 2023-2024) in revenue for the County, public schools, cities and districts within Monterey County.

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How Your Secured Property Tax Bill is Calculated Information on valuation and computation of property tax bills.
Where your Tax Dollars Go View how your property tax funds are distributed
Assessment Appeals If you disagree with the assessed value on your property tax bill, you can click here for Assessor's assistance
Exemptions Visit the Assessor's website for information about homeowners or other property tax exemptions.
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Prior Year Delinquent Taxes Find out what happens when your property becomes tax defaulted.