Butte County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax, Office Hours, Fees & Deadlines
If you searched for the Butte County Tax Collector, you probably need to pay or print a property tax bill, call the Property Tax Division, visit the Oroville office, or understand which deadline applies to your bill.
This guide keeps the process practical: start from the official county-linked tax search, verify assessment or fee parcel details, compare e-check/card/debit fees, avoid bank bill-pay timing problems, and contact the Assessor only when the issue is value, exemption, ownership or records.
The Butte County Tax Collector is part of the Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector Department. For property tax questions, call 530-552-3720. The Property Tax Division is located at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, CA 95965, with lobby hours listed as Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Use the official county-linked tax search to view, print or pay a bill by assessment number, fee parcel number or street address.
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Pay property tax
Search the official system, match the assessment, review the installment and fee, then save proof.
Go to payment stepsPrint or verify bill
Use assessment number, fee parcel number or street address. Print first if you are unsure.
Go to search helpVisit or call office
Use the Oroville office for in-person help, receipts, payoff questions and front-counter payments.
Go to office detailsLate or defaulted bill
Do not pay from an old notice without current payoff. June 30 and July 1 rules matter.
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El Dorado County tax collector guideBefore you pay, call, mail or visit checklist
- Assessment number or fee parcel number.
- Property address and owner name.
- Bill type: secured, supplemental, unsecured or delinquent.
- Installment: first, second, both, or defaulted balance.
- Payment method and service fee.
- Receipt, payoff quote or notice if already paid or delinquent.
What the Butte County Tax Collector Handles — and What It Does Not
The Treasurer-Tax Collector handles property tax billing, collection and payment questions. The office does not set assessed value, decide exemptions or correct property records.
| Your question | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How do I pay or print my bill? | Treasurer-Tax Collector | The Collector handles tax bill payment, posting, receipts and payoff. |
| Why is my assessed value high? | Assessor | The Assessor handles value, exemptions, parcel records and assessment details. |
| Did my payment post? | Property Tax Division | Call 530-552-3720 with assessment or fee parcel details. |
| Can I appeal value? | Assessor / assessment appeal process | A payment deadline usually does not pause just because a value issue exists. |
How to Pay Butte County Property Taxes Online Without Using the Wrong Site
The safest route is to start from the official Butte County property tax page or the county-linked tax search system, then verify the assessment before paying.
Open the official county-linked tax search
Use the Butte County tax search system, not a random search ad or third-party directory.
Open official tax search/payment systemSearch by the best identifier
Use assessment number if possible. Fee parcel number can show a summary of current or delinquent fiscal-year assessments. Street address search may require abbreviations.
Confirm the exact bill
Match assessment number, fee parcel, property address, owner, bill type, installment, tax year, amount due and payment status.
Review the payment method and fee
Butte County lists free e-check, 2.30% credit card fee and $3.49 debit card fee. Review the final screen before submitting.
Save proof immediately
Keep the confirmation email, receipt screenshot, payment date, account details and installment paid until the county record shows payment posted.
Online payment warning
Butte County says online payments post immediately and cannot be reversed. If you have questions about penalties, amount due or payoff, contact the office before making payment.
How to Search and Print a Butte County Property Tax Bill
Printing or saving the bill before payment helps you avoid paying the wrong installment, wrong owner record, wrong assessment or old delinquent balance.
Assessment number
Best for viewing a specific assessment. The online system says the assessment number is located in the upper-left area of the tax bill.
Fee parcel number
Useful for a summary of current or delinquent fiscal-year assessments outstanding or paid during the current fiscal year.
Street address
Try abbreviations. The search help says addresses may be recorded with abbreviated streets or directional identifiers.
What to verify on the bill screen
- Assessment number and fee parcel number.
- Property address and owner name.
- Bill type: secured, supplemental, unsecured or delinquent.
- First installment, second installment or both.
- Penalty, cost, interest or defaulted balance if shown.
- Payment status after submission.
Butte County Property Tax Payment Fees: E-Check, Credit Card, Debit Card and Phone
The county states that the Treasurer-Tax Collector does not retain any portion of card service fees. Fees are assessed by the vendor.
| Method | Official listed fee / rule | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| E-check | Free through the Treasurer-Tax Collector online system | Usually best low-cost online option if your bank details are correct. |
| Credit card | 2.30% of total charged | Useful if card payment is preferred, but confirm final total. |
| Debit card | $3.49 per transaction | Compare with e-check and card before paying. |
| Phone credit card | Automated 24-hour credit-card number listed by county | Dial carefully from the official page; hang up if a live agent answers the automated-only number or offers an award. |
| Bank bill pay | County recommends using its online system instead | Bank bill pay can be mailed as paper check and may not be postmarked. |
Butte County Tax Collector Office Hours, Address, Phone and Email
Use the Property Tax Division for property tax bills, receipts, due dates, payoff questions, payment posting, penalties, notices and front-counter payment help.
Property Tax Division
Payment and bill help
Other Treasurer-Tax Collector Contacts
Use the right division
Before visiting the Oroville office
- Bring the tax bill, payment stub or printed bill.
- Bring assessment number or fee parcel number.
- Ask ahead if you have delinquent payoff, payment plan, tax-defaulted property, penalty relief, tax auction or mobile home clearance questions.
- Do not wait until late afternoon on December 10, April 10 or June 30.
Butte County Property Tax Due Dates: December 10, April 10, August 31 and June 30
Butte County property tax deadlines depend on bill type. Secured taxes use the December 10 and April 10 penalty dates. Unsecured and delinquent taxes use different timing.
| Bill / date | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | First secured installment due | Pay before December 10 to avoid first-installment penalty. |
| December 10 | Final day for first installment without 10% penalty | Online payment should be completed before the deadline shown by the county. |
| February 1 | Second secured installment due | Do not forget this bill after paying the first installment. |
| April 10 | Final day for second installment before penalty and added charge | Pay before 5 pm or official online cutoff. |
| August 31 | Typical unsecured property tax due date | Check the bill because unsecured timing differs from secured property tax. |
| June 30 | Current fiscal-year delinquent secured taxes must be received by 5 pm | Do not rely on June 30 postmark; confirm receipt rules. |
June 30 is not a normal postmark deadline
For delinquent property taxes with a final due date of June 30, the county says payment must be received by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on or before that date. A June 30 postmark is not enough.
How to Mail Butte County Property Tax Payments Without Losing the Deadline
Mailing is allowed, but deadline timing, payment stub, assessment number and June 30 rules can create penalties if handled casually.
Make check payable correctly
Butte County instructs taxpayers to make checks payable to the Butte County Tax Collector.
Write the assessment number on the check
If the payment stub is separated from the check, the assessment number helps staff match the payment to the correct bill.
Include the payment stub if available
The stub reduces manual matching risk. If missing, print the bill online or write details clearly.
Mail to the official office address
Use Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector, 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, CA 95965, unless your notice gives another official instruction.
Bank bill-pay warning
Butte County warns that bank bill-pay systems may send a paper check through the mail and may not create a postmark. Use the county online e-check system if you need faster official processing.
Butte County Monthly Property Tax Payments and Payment Plans
Butte County has monthly payment information through Easy Smart Pay, and separate installment-plan rules for delinquent/defaulted secured taxes. These are not the same thing.
Monthly convenience payments
Butte County says it has partnered with Easy Smart Pay to offer monthly property tax payments. E-check is listed as free through that service, while debit/credit cards are listed with a fee.
Read county payment optionsDefaulted tax installment plan
Defaulted secured tax installment plans are separate. Confirm the current plan status, annual payment requirements and whether electronic payment is allowed before sending money.
Read delinquent tax guidanceButte County Delinquent Property Taxes, Payoff Amounts, 1.5% Monthly Penalty and Tax Roll Transfer
If your Butte County property tax is delinquent, call the Property Tax Division and confirm the current payoff before paying from an old notice.
1.5% monthly increase
Butte County delinquent guidance says payoff amounts increase by 1.5% per month. An old notice may not show the current amount due.
July 1 transfer
Delinquent secured accounts transfer to delinquent tax rolls after June 30, and added charges can apply.
Power-to-sell risk
Long-unpaid tax-defaulted property can move toward auction-related procedures. Do not wait for auction notices before calling.
What to do after receiving a delinquent notice
- Search the official tax bill system and identify the bill type.
- Call 530-552-3720 before paying an old amount.
- Ask whether June 30 receipt rules apply.
- Confirm whether payment plan rules affect the account.
- Keep payoff quote, receipt, confirmation and tax year cleared.
Butte County Tax Collector vs Assessor: Who Fixes Value, Exemptions and Address Changes?
Call the Tax Collector for payment. Call the Assessor for assessed value, property records, exemption status and assessment questions.
Tax Collector problems
- Paying or printing a bill.
- Payment confirmation and receipts.
- Missed payment or delinquent notice.
- Penalty, postmark or due-date questions.
- Payment plan or payoff amount.
Assessor problems
- Assessed value looks wrong.
- Homeowners’ exemption missing.
- Ownership or mailing address record outdated.
- Parcel detail or property classification issue.
- Business property statement questions.
Do not assume a value dispute pauses tax deadlines
If you disagree with the assessed value, ask what must be paid while the dispute or appeal is pending. Missing the payment deadline can create penalties even when the assessment question is legitimate.
Butte County New Owner Property Tax Checklist: Bought, Sold or Transferred Property
If you recently bought, sold, inherited or transferred property in Butte County, do not assume the correct tax bill automatically reaches the correct person before the deadline.
Right after closing
- Find the assessment or fee parcel number.
- Save settlement statement and escrow records.
- Ask if the title company paid or only prorated taxes.
- Print the current tax bill online.
Before each deadline
- Check December 10 first installment status.
- Check April 10 second installment status.
- Watch for supplemental bills.
- Confirm lender or escrow payment.
Supplemental bill warning
A new owner may receive separate supplemental bills. Paying the regular secured bill does not always clear every tax obligation after a purchase or improvement.
Penalty Relief, Military Tax Relief, Mobile Home Tax Clearance and Property Tax Postponement
Butte County provides official links and forms for penalty relief, military tax relief, mobile home tax clearance, payment plans and California property tax postponement.
Penalty relief request
If you believe a penalty should be reviewed, use the official county process. Do not assume penalties are waived because a bill was missed.
Mobile home tax clearance
If a mobile home title change or clearance is involved, confirm taxes and official form requirements before transferring ownership.
Property Tax Postponement
California’s Property Tax Postponement Program is a state program with eligibility rules, deadlines and repayment obligations.
Open State Controller programButte County Tax Collector Tips That Save Real Homeowners Time
These are the practical checks a taxpayer in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Magalia, Durham or rural Butte County should make before paying or calling.
Use e-check first for low cost
County pages list e-check as free through the official online payment system.
Avoid bank bill pay near deadlines
Bank bill-pay can arrive as an unpostmarked paper check, creating deadline risk.
June 30 is stricter
For delinquent taxes, payment must be received by 5 pm on June 30. Postmark alone is not enough.
Print before calling
Having the bill on screen helps you read assessment number, installment, tax year and amount due.
Watch supplemental bills
New owners can miss supplemental bills if they only watch the regular secured bill.
Use correct county
If your property is in another California county, do not pay through Butte County.
Nevada County tax collector guideVideo Help: Butte County Monthly Property Tax Payment Option
This video is helpful if you want context about Butte County’s monthly property tax payment option. Always verify current plan rules, fees and deadlines on the official Butte County website.
Butte County Tax Collector Map: Oroville Office
Use this map for the Property Tax Division at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, CA 95965.
Official Butte County Property Tax Resources
Use official Butte County and California government links first. Payment, penalty, delinquency and postponement details should not be trusted from random directory pages.
Butte County Tax Collector FAQ: Payments, Hours, Due Dates, Fees and Delinquent Taxes
These answers focus on the questions people usually have when trying to pay, print, call, visit or fix a late Butte County property tax bill.
How do I pay Butte County property taxes online?
Use the official Butte County tax search/payment system. Search by assessment number, fee parcel number or street address, verify the bill and installment, then pay through the official payment flow.
What is the Butte County Tax Collector phone number?
For property tax questions, call the Butte County Property Tax Division at 530-552-3720. Central Collections and Treasury have separate numbers.
What are Butte County Tax Collector office hours?
The Property Tax Division lobby hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call before visiting near holidays, storms or deadline days.
Where is the Butte County Tax Collector office?
The Property Tax Division is located at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, CA 95965.
When is the first installment due in Butte County?
The first secured property tax installment is due November 1. The final day to pay without the 10% penalty is December 10, unless a weekend or holiday rule changes the deadline.
When is the second installment due in Butte County?
The second secured property tax installment is due February 1. The final day to pay without penalty is April 10. After the deadline, a 10% penalty and added charge can apply.
Is e-check free for Butte County property taxes?
Yes. Butte County states that e-check is free through the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s online payment system. The county recommends this over bank bill-pay systems.
What are the credit card and debit card fees?
Butte County lists a credit card service fee of 2.30% of the total charged and a debit card service fee of $3.49 per transaction. Fees are assessed by the payment vendor.
Can I mail my Butte County property tax payment?
Yes. Make checks payable to the Butte County Tax Collector, write the assessment number on the check and include the payment stub if available. Normal mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date.
Does a June 30 postmark count for delinquent Butte County taxes?
No. For delinquent property taxes with a final due date of June 30, payment must be received by the Treasurer-Tax Collector by 5 pm. A June 30 postmark is not enough.
Best Way to Use This Butte County Tax Collector Guide
Start with the official Butte County tax search/payment system, verify your assessment or fee parcel, confirm the installment and bill type, then choose the lowest-risk payment method. E-check is often the best online option because the county lists it as free.
If the issue is payment, receipt, payoff, penalty, due date, delinquent notice or June 30 timing, call the Property Tax Division at 530-552-3720. If the issue is value, exemption, ownership, property records or assessment details, start with the Assessor instead.
This is an independent TaxCollectors.org guide. It is not the official Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Assessor, Clerk, California State Controller, title company, lender, legal adviser or tax adviser. Verify current details with official sources before paying, mailing, visiting, relying on a due date, entering a payment plan or responding to a delinquent notice.