Property taxes are a vital source of funding for local governments including the county, cities, school districts, local cemetery districts, community colleges, rural fire districts and others. Photo courtesy of the County of Yolo

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds property owners in Yolo County that the first installment of 2025-26 Secured Property Tax is due Nov. 1 and will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

To avoid penalties, payments must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After that time, a 10 percent penalty will be applied in accordance with California Revenue & Taxation code. If paying taxes by mail, envelopes must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by December 10 to avoid penalties.

Property taxes may also be paid online or by phone using a credit or debit card (2.34% convenience fee applies) or by electronic check (no fee) at www.YoloCounty.gov (select Pay Property Tax icon) or by calling 877-590-0714.

To avoid penalties, electronic payments must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 10. Taxpayers are encouraged to submit payments several days in advance to allow for processing time, as transactions can take up to three business days to complete.

Current law does not relieve property owners of the responsibility to pay property taxes or of any penalties incurred for failing to receive a tax bill. Property owners who did not receive a bill are urged to contact the Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office as soon as possible by calling (530) 666-8625 or emailing [email protected].

For additional information, taxpayers can visit www.YoloCounty.gov and click the “Pay Property Tax” icon, call the Tax Collector’s Office during business hours, or visit in person at 625 Court St., Room 102, in Woodland. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Property taxes are a vital source of funding for local governments including the county, cities, school districts, local cemetery districts, community colleges, rural fire districts and others. More than half of property tax revenue supports local schools, while rural fire districts rely on property taxes for over 90% of their annual funding. The County receives about 9% total of property tax revenue or approximately 9 cents of every dollar paid.