You and I have never faced something like this before. As a CPA and Charter Financial Analyst, I’m used to solving people’s problems in the world of taxes and finance. But the problem we’re grappling with now is one of public health and staying safe in a world with a deadly enemy too small to be seen but powerful enough to have an enormous impact on our lives.
I’m doing everything I can to help, while following the law as I must. I can’t move the property tax payment deadline, but I can waive penalties wherever possible. If you have been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, you can apply for a waiver of penalties on late payments resulting from the pandemic.
Though my office is open to the public to receive property tax payments, I strongly encourage you to pay from the comfort and safety of your home by taking advantage of one of our
free
payment options. You may submit your payments conveniently and securely online by electronic funds transfer or by calling (909) 387-8308. Online banking and eCheck payments are completely free and safe. You may also mail us a personal check, money order, or a cashier’s check.
If you choose to pay in person, you will be required to wear a mask and have your temperature taken at a contactless temperature kiosk inside the building entrance.
Together, we will face this challenge and succeed because we are San Bernardino Strong!
The program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria including 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $45,000 or less.
The applications filing period is from October 1 to February 10. Please call (800) 952-5661 or email postponement@sco.ca.gov if you prefer to have an application mailed to you. You may also call our office at (909) 387-8308.
Pay your property taxes conveniently and securely using our website.
FREE eCheck (electronic check) is a digital version of the paper check. The process mirrors paper checks, but is done electronically. The funds are withdrawn from the taxpayer’s bank account (usually a checking account), transferred over the ACH network, then deposited into the Tax Collector’s office bank account. There is no charge to use an electronic check.
To process your payment using a MasterCard, VISA, American Express, or Discover Card, our third party vendor charges a convenience fee of 2.25% (minimum of $1.95) for credit cards. The convenience fee is not retained by the Tax Collector.
The Tax Collector provides convenient service to 730,000 property owners, 42,000 businesses, 40 school districts, 26 RDA Successor Agencies and 31 cities, serving over 600 taxing agencies.
