Fresno County Tax Collector: Property Tax, Payment, Offices & Phone
Looking for the Fresno County Tax Collector to search a property tax bill, make a payment, check a delinquent balance, understand tax-defaulted property or contact the county? This guide brings the main official routes together and explains which Fresno County office handles each type of question.
Quick Answer: Fresno County Tax Collector
The official department is the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector. Its Tax Collection Division handles county property-tax collection and provides online, phone, mail and in-person payment routes. The property-tax office is at the Fresno County Hall of Records, Room 105, 2281 Tulare Street, Fresno, California 93721. The property-tax phone number is 559-600-3482. Standard department hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
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Fresno County Property Tax Search
Fresno County provides an official property-tax web application for searching and paying property taxes. The current application instructs users to search by parcel number, add the tax bill to a payment list, select a payment method and then print a receipt for their records.
Secured property tax
Use the county’s property-tax application to search current and prior secured tax records by parcel number.
Open Fresno Property Tax ApplicationProperty information
Fresno County’s Property Tax Information page brings together payment, tax-bill, deadline, penalty and related property-tax resources.
View Property Tax InformationParcel lookup
If you do not know your parcel number, Fresno County points users to the Assessor’s property lookup resources.
Open Assessor ResourcesWhat You Need for the Online Search
The Fresno County property-tax application currently asks for the first eight numbers of the parcel number and says to omit alpha characters. The parcel number is therefore the most useful information to have before opening the online search.
Verify the parcel before paying
An online tax result should be treated as the account you are about to pay, not simply as a search result. Confirm that the parcel and tax information correspond to the property you intend to pay before submitting the transaction.
How to Pay Fresno County Property Tax Online
Fresno County’s official online property-tax application provides a four-step payment workflow: search for the property by parcel number, add the tax bill to the Payment List, select the payment method and submit the transaction, then print a copy of the receipt for your records.
- Open the official Fresno County property-tax application. Start from the county’s Property Tax Information or payment page rather than an unrelated payment advertisement.
- Search by parcel number. Enter the parcel information requested by the county application.
- Add the correct bill to your Payment List. Check that the property and tax information match what you intended to pay.
- Select the payment method. The current application accepts American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and e-check.
- Submit the payment. Review the transaction before confirming it.
- Print or save the receipt. Keep payment proof with your tax records.
Online payment timing matters
Fresno County’s online application states that online or automated-phone tax payments must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on the applicable delinquent date. It also warns that a system interruption does not create an extension of the payment deadline or a waiver of penalties.
Fresno County Property Tax Payment Methods and Fees
Fresno County currently provides several ways to pay property taxes. The county recommends checking its official payment instructions because processing fees, mailing rules and special payment arrangements can change.
| Method | Current county information | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| Online | American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and e-check are accepted. | Current listed processing fees apply. |
| By phone | Automated payment system: 559-600-3482. | Uses the same listed card/debit/e-check processing fee schedule. |
| USPS mail | Check or money order payable to Fresno County Tax Collector, with the tax bill stub. | Mailing and postmark rules are important around delinquency deadlines. |
| In person | Payment can be made at the Hall of Records, Room 105. | Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding county holidays. |
Current Online and Phone Processing Fees
Credit card
The current Fresno County payment page lists a 2.30% credit-card processing fee.
Debit card
The current county payment page lists a $3.29 debit-card processing fee.
e-Check
The current county payment page lists a $0.50 e-check processing fee.
Paying by Mail
Fresno County’s current instructions say checks and money orders should include the tax-bill stub and be made payable to Fresno County Tax Collector. The county’s Tax Collector mailing address is FC TTC, P.O. Box 1192, Fresno, California 93715-1192.
The county also warns that not every type of postage produces a USPS postmark. If a payment deadline depends on the postmark date, taxpayers should carefully review the county’s current mailing instructions and USPS rules instead of assuming that a mailing receipt or meter mark will establish a qualifying postmark.
Do not send cash through the mail
Fresno County’s property-tax FAQ recommends mail payment by check or money order and specifically says not to send cash.
Fresno County Property Tax Due Dates and Penalties
California secured property taxes in Fresno County are normally paid in two installments. Fresno County’s current property-tax information identifies November 1 as the first-installment due date and February 1 as the second-installment due date. The delinquency deadlines are December 10 and April 10 respectively, subject to the county’s weekend and legal-holiday rules.
| Date | Tax event | What happens if unpaid |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | First secured-tax installment due | Becomes delinquent after the December 10 deadline if still unpaid. |
| December 10 | First secured-tax delinquency deadline | 10% delinquent penalty is added after the applicable deadline. |
| February 1 | Second secured-tax installment due | Becomes delinquent after the April 10 deadline if still unpaid. |
| April 10 | Second secured-tax delinquency deadline | 10% penalty plus a $10 charge is added after the applicable deadline. |
| June 30 | End-of-fiscal-year default point | Unpaid delinquent property can become tax-defaulted and additional penalties/costs can accrue. |
If December 10 or April 10 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, Fresno County states that the delinquency time moves to 5:00 p.m. on the following business day. The county also states that property remaining unpaid at the end of the fiscal year can become tax-defaulted.
2025–26 second-installment example
For the 2025–26 annual secured property tax, Fresno County listed February 1, 2026 as the second-installment due date and Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. as the delinquency deadline.
Fresno County Tax Collector Office Address, Phone and Hours
The Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector’s property-tax operation is located in Room 105 of the County Hall of Records in downtown Fresno.
Fresno County Tax Collection Division
Street address
2281 Tulare Street
Hall of Records, Room 105
Fresno, CA 93721
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Excluding County Holidays
Tax Collector Mailing Address
FC TTC
P.O. Box 1192
Fresno, CA 93715-1192
TaxCollectorWebMail@fresnocountyca.gov
Fax559-600-1449
Before visiting
Check the official county page for holiday closures, extended seasonal hours or special payment arrangements before making a trip.
Fresno County Tax Collector vs Assessor
Property owners often contact the wrong county department because the tax bill, assessed value and payment process are connected. The offices are not interchangeable.
Choose the office based on your question
Fresno County’s FAQ specifically says valuation disagreements should first be discussed with the Assessor. It also explains that the Assessment Appeals Board reviews taxable values and related matters. The county advises taxpayers to continue paying tax installments that are due while an assessment appeal is pending to avoid additional penalties.
Important distinction
A tax payment does not itself change the assessed value, ownership record or property description. If the problem is with the underlying assessment, use the Assessor/appeals route rather than asking the Tax Collector to change the valuation.
Delinquent and Tax-Defaulted Fresno County Property Taxes
Fresno County treats ordinary delinquent installments and tax-defaulted property differently. A delinquent installment can receive a statutory penalty. If taxes remain unpaid through the end of the fiscal year, the property can become tax-defaulted and additional redemption penalties and fees can apply.
First installment
An unpaid first installment becomes delinquent after the December 10 deadline, with a 10% delinquent penalty.
Second installment
An unpaid second installment becomes delinquent after April 10, with a 10% penalty plus a $10 charge.
Tax default
Unpaid delinquent property remaining at the June 30 fiscal-year deadline can become tax-defaulted.
What Happens After Tax Default?
Fresno County states that a tax-defaulted property can accrue a $15 redemption fee and additional penalties at 1.5% per month on unpaid taxes. The county also states that property taxes can remain unpaid for a maximum of five years following tax default before the property becomes subject to the Tax Collector’s power of sale, subject to the applicable legal process.
Do not estimate a redemption payoff yourself
A tax-defaulted balance can include multiple delinquent years, penalties, fees and other costs. Use the county’s current redemption information to obtain the amount actually required for the property.
Fresno County Tax Default Redemption and Installment Plans
Fresno County allows an installment plan of redemption for eligible tax-defaulted property. The county’s FAQ states that an installment account can be opened after the property becomes tax-defaulted and within five years of that date.
Initial payment
The county states that an initial payment of at least 20% of the redemption amount is required.
Setup fee
The county currently lists a $135 installment setup fee.
Current taxes
Current-year taxes must also be paid according to the county’s installment-plan requirements.
How the Redemption Installment Plan Works
- Confirm that the property is tax-defaulted. Do not assume that an ordinary late installment and a tax-defaulted account follow the same process.
- Obtain the official redemption amount. The Tax Collection Division determines the applicable taxes, penalties, fees and other amounts.
- Make the required initial payment. Fresno County states that at least 20% of the redemption amount is required.
- Pay the setup fee and current taxes. The county currently lists a $135 setup fee and separate current-year tax requirements.
- Maintain the annual installment schedule. The county states that one payment of 20% or more of the redemption amount is required each fiscal year, together with current annual and applicable supplemental taxes.
- Do not let the plan default. Missing required installment or current-tax payments can cause the plan to default and can affect how the redemption amount is recalculated.
Current taxes are separate
Fresno County explicitly states that installment payments under a redemption plan do not include current annual taxes. Current taxes must be paid separately according to the county’s applicable deadline.
Fresno County Tax Sale and Tax-Defaulted Property
Fresno County conducts tax-defaulted property sales through an internet public auction under the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The county’s current tax-sale page states that the 2026 Fresno County tax-defaulted property sale was scheduled for September 10–11, 2026 through Realauction.
Because tax-sale schedules change by year, an old article should never be treated as the current auction calendar. The official Fresno County Tax Sale & Excess Proceeds page should be checked for the current approved property list, auction dates, bidder requirements and sale instructions.
Tax-defaulted property auction
The county’s current process uses an internet public auction. Specific parcels, auction dates and bidding information are controlled by the official county process.
View Tax Sale InformationRedemption before sale
Fresno County states that the right of redemption terminates at the applicable deadline immediately before the tax sale begins. The exact date should always be verified on the current auction notice.
Tax-sale property is not an ordinary real-estate purchase
Fresno County warns that tax sales are statutory processes rather than ordinary real-estate transactions. The county does not guarantee the condition of auction properties, and prospective bidders are responsible for researching the property and relevant matters before bidding.
Excess Proceeds After a Tax Sale
Fresno County also provides information for parties of interest who may have a claim to excess proceeds from a tax sale. The county explains that claims are subject to statutory requirements and a filing deadline tied to the recording of the tax deed to the purchaser.
If you believe you are entitled to excess proceeds, use the county’s current claim instructions rather than relying on a third-party service that promises to recover the money for you.
Fresno County Unsecured Property Taxes
Fresno County also collects unsecured property taxes. These are handled differently from the normal secured-property installment schedule.
2026–27 unsecured tax
Fresno County stated that 2026–27 unsecured property-tax statements would be mailed by July 31, 2026.
2026 delinquency date
For the 2026–27 fiscal year, Fresno County listed Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. as the unsecured-tax delinquency deadline.
Unsecured-tax penalties follow a different statutory structure from the ordinary secured property-tax installment schedule. If you are dealing with an unsecured account, use the county’s current unsecured-tax information rather than applying the secured-tax December 10 or April 10 dates automatically.
How to Handle a Fresno County Property Tax Problem
- Identify the exact tax type. Determine whether you are dealing with secured property, unsecured property, supplemental tax, delinquent tax or tax-defaulted property.
- Find the parcel or account. Use the official Fresno County search tool and the strongest identifier available.
- Check the official deadline. Compare the tax bill and current Fresno County instructions rather than relying on an old calendar.
- Choose the correct payment method. Online, phone, mail and in-person options are available, but fees and special rules differ.
- Save proof of payment. Keep the online receipt, confirmation, cancelled check or other transaction record.
- Route non-payment problems to the correct office. Assessment and valuation issues generally belong with the Assessor, while collection and payment issues belong with the Tax Collector.
- Contact the Tax Collection Division for a defaulted account. Do not guess at redemption amounts, penalties or installment-plan eligibility.
Official Fresno County Tax Collector Resources
Use these official resources according to the task you need to complete.
Open official department
Open property-tax information
Open property-tax application
View payment instructions
Open official FAQ
Open tax-sale information
Open contact information
Fresno County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the Fresno County Tax Collector phone number?
The Fresno County Tax Collection Division lists 559-600-3482 for property-tax questions. The department’s administration number is 559-600-3496.
Where is the Fresno County Tax Collector office?
The property-tax office is at the Fresno County Hall of Records, Room 105, 2281 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721.
What are Fresno County Tax Collector office hours?
Standard department hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding county holidays. Property-tax periods can have special extended hours, so check the current county notice before visiting.
How do I search Fresno County property taxes?
Fresno County’s official property-tax application currently uses the parcel number for the online search. The application instructs users to enter the first eight numbers of the parcel number while omitting alpha characters.
Can I pay Fresno County property taxes online?
Yes. Fresno County provides an official online property-tax application. The current application accepts American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and e-check.
What is the Fresno County property tax payment fee?
The current county payment page lists a 2.30% credit-card fee, a $3.29 debit-card fee and a $0.50 e-check fee. Check the county payment page before submitting a transaction because processing fees can change.
When are Fresno County property taxes due?
For annual secured property taxes, the first installment is due November 1 and the second installment is due February 1. The normal delinquency deadlines are December 10 and April 10 respectively, subject to Fresno County’s weekend and legal-holiday rules.
What happens if I miss the Fresno County property tax deadline?
Fresno County states that a 10% delinquent penalty applies to an unpaid first installment after the December 10 deadline. An unpaid second installment receives a 10% penalty plus a $10 charge after the April 10 deadline. Continued nonpayment can lead to tax default and additional penalties and costs.
What happens when Fresno County property becomes tax defaulted?
Fresno County states that a $15 redemption fee and additional penalties of 1.5% per month can accrue on unpaid taxes after tax default. A tax-defaulted property can eventually become subject to the Tax Collector’s power of sale under the applicable statutory process.
Can I set up an installment plan to redeem tax-defaulted Fresno County property?
Fresno County states that an eligible tax-defaulted property can use an installment plan of redemption. The county currently requires an initial payment of at least 20% of the redemption amount, a $135 setup fee and payment of current taxes according to the applicable rules.
Does the Tax Collector handle property assessment disputes?
No. Fresno County’s FAQ directs valuation disagreements to the Assessor and, when necessary, the Assessment Appeals Board. The Tax Collector handles collection and payment rather than determining the property’s assessed value.
What is the Fresno County tax sale?
Fresno County conducts a public internet auction of tax-defaulted property under California law. The county’s 2026 tax sale was scheduled for September 10–11, 2026. Future auction dates and parcel lists should be checked on the official Fresno County Tax Sale & Excess Proceeds page.
How do I pay Fresno County taxes by mail?
Fresno County’s current instructions say checks and money orders should include the tax-bill stub and be payable to Fresno County Tax Collector. The Tax Collector mailing address is FC TTC, P.O. Box 1192, Fresno, CA 93715-1192. Review the current postmark instructions before mailing near a deadline.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Fresno County Tax Collector?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent guide. Official payments, tax searches, redemption transactions and county records should be handled through Fresno County’s official resources.
Bottom Line: Use the Official Fresno County Tax Route
For a normal Fresno County property-tax payment, start with the county’s official property-tax application and verify the parcel before paying. For a delinquent or tax-defaulted account, use the county’s Tax Collection Division for the current redemption amount and applicable procedure. If the issue is assessed value, ownership or another assessment matter, use the Assessor rather than treating the Tax Collector as the appraisal office.
Fresno County’s official property-tax operation is at the Hall of Records, Room 105, 2281 Tulare Street, Fresno, with property-tax assistance at 559-600-3482. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding county holidays. Because deadlines, payment fees, auction dates and special office arrangements can change, verify the live county information before taking action.