IMPORTANT: The County of Monterey Government Center at 168 W. Alisal Street remains closed through September 11. Read More The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is providing limited services, including in-person payments, at a temporary satellite office September 9–11, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. We are closed from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Satellite Office: District Attorney’s Office, 142 W. Alisal Street, Suite A, Salinas.
The following departments are responsible for the portion of the process outlined below and should be contacted for additional information related to each topic.
Assessor
Determines assessed values
The County Assessor determines the value of the property and transmits
that information to the County Auditor.
Auditor-Controller
Calculates tax rates and taxes due
The Auditor computes the amount of tax due by multiplying the net taxable value of the
property by the applicable tax rate. Added to the tax amount are the direct assessments
levied by agencies and districts.
Tax Collector
Sends the bills and collects the taxes
The Auditor then transmits the bill to the Tax Collector and charges the Treasurer-Tax
Collector with it's collection. The Tax Collector sends the bills to the taxpayers and
collects the taxes due.
Auditor-Controller
Distributes the taxes collected
The Auditor distributes the taxes collected.
For more information on Voter Approved Taxes, Taxing Agency Direct Charges, & Special Districts” click here.
