Calaveras County Tax Collector: Pay Bill, Search & Hours

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Calaveras County, California · Property-tax action guide

Find, Pay or Fix a Calaveras Property Tax Bill

Search the correct current roll, understand what the bill is charging, confirm office details and solve lender, supplemental, assessment or delinquency problems without using the wrong county record system.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector collects the bill; the Assessor determines taxable property and assessed value; the Auditor-Controller calculates tax amounts and applicable special assessments. This guide shows where each task belongs.

Search or pay a bill Find parcel / APN records Phone, hours and office
Before entering payment information: select the current roll year and match the assessment number, fee parcel, physical location, lien-date owner, Tax Rate Area and installment. A parcel map, deed record and tax account are different records.
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Lehua Mossa

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Hours

Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Office

891 Mountain Ranch Rd, Building D

Assessor

209-754-6356

Fast decision

Start with the record that answers your question

I need to pay or check whether tax was paidUse the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s county-linked MBC tax account.
I want every current assessment tied to the parcelUse Fee Parcel search rather than opening only one assessment number.
I need the APN or an Assessor parcel mapUse the Assessor Parcel Map Search; a parcel map is not a current tax payoff.
I need assessed value, exemption or address helpUse the Assessor, not the Tax Collector payment desk.
I need a recorded deed or official land documentUse the Clerk-Recorder’s Official Records Search.
I received a delinquent or tax-sale noticeUse the current tax account and contact the Tax Collector for exact redemption/status information.

Jump to the task you need

The page is organized around real taxpayer actions rather than repeating the same search keyword.

Official online workflow

How to search and pay a Calaveras County property tax bill

Open the county-linked MBC searchStart from the Tax Collector website or the Calaveras MBC portal. Do not enter card or bank information on a directory page.
Select the current roll yearThe portal explicitly labels historical roll years as historical information rather than current payment data.
Choose Fee Parcel, Assessment or Street AddressUse the identifier that matches what you are trying to confirm. Fee Parcel gives the broader parcel summary; Assessment targets one assessment.
Verify the sample-bill fieldsMatch assessment number, fee parcel, physical location, lien-date owner and Tax Rate Area before selecting an installment.
Review the installment and totalConfirm whether the record is secured, unsecured, supplemental, current or delinquent. Do not assume the first visible amount is the only amount tied to the property.
Review the processor chargeThe portal says online payments are assessed a vendor service fee and that the Treasurer-Tax Collector does not charge that processing fee. Use the checkout screen for the current amount.
Save proof and verify postingKeep the confirmation, date, amount and assessment/fee-parcel number. Recheck the same current-roll account after processing.
Open county-linked tax search / payment Open official Treasurer-Tax Collector
Portal field guide

Fee Parcel vs Assessment vs street-address search

Which Calaveras tax-search route should you use?
Search Best for Official limitation Micro fix
Fee Parcel A summary of current or delinquent fiscal-year assessments outstanding or paid during the current fiscal year. You need the fee-parcel identifier from the tax bill or office. Use this when one parcel may have more than one assessment.
Assessment One specific assessment. The portal warns it may not show all outstanding assessments. Switch to Fee Parcel before concluding the parcel is fully paid.
Street address A missing bill when you know the physical address. Recorded deed addresses may use abbreviations. Remove Street/Road/Drive/Lane and use N/E/S/W directional abbreviations.
Historical roll Older payment/reference research. Not current payment data. Return to current roll before deciding today’s amount due.

Why a valid address can still return nothing

Remove Street, Road, Drive or Lane
Use W instead of West, N instead of North, E instead of East or S instead of South
Try the street number plus a shorter street-name fragment
Make sure the search term is at least 6 and no more than 20 characters
Switch to Fee Parcel if you have the printed bill
Call 209-754-6350 if you still cannot identify the current account
Useful call script “I am trying to locate the current tax account for [property address]. I have [assessment / fee parcel / APN]. Can you confirm the current roll and whether more than one outstanding assessment is tied to this property?”
Understand the amount

Why the tax bill may not equal exactly 1% of market value

California Proposition 13 generally limits the base property-tax rate to 1% plus voter-approved bonded indebtedness. It also generally limits annual increases in a property’s factored base-year value to no more than 2% unless a change in ownership or new construction causes reassessment.

Assessed value

The Assessor establishes taxable values and the assessment roll. A temporary Proposition 8 decline-in-value reduction can later recover toward the factored base-year value, so a year-to-year increase is not always explained by a simple 2% calculation.

Tax Rate Area (TRA)

Your TRA is shown near the assessment number on the tax bill. It helps determine the ad valorem rate applicable to that location.

Bonds and direct charges

The Auditor-Controller applies tax rates and adds applicable special assessments before the Treasurer-Tax Collector prints the bill. The total can therefore contain more than the basic 1% component.

How to investigate one unfamiliar bill line

Write down the TRA and tax code/descriptionDo not start with only the grand total.
Decide whether the problem is value or a chargeValue/exemption questions belong to the Assessor; calculation/special-assessment questions may belong to the Auditor-Controller or the agency behind the charge.
Use the portal’s Tax Code information where availableThe county-linked system can identify tax-code descriptions, rates and, for some lines, an agency phone number.
Use the Tax Collector for what is actually payableThe Collector can explain the account/payment status but does not independently reset assessed value.
Check official TRA / tax-bill information Read California BOE Publication 29
Before you submit

Payment safety, bank-number checks and proof of payment

E-check/bank-detail warning: the Calaveras MBC cart tells taxpayers to verify the routing and account numbers before submission to avoid additional charges such as a returned-item fee. It also warns that copy-and-paste can produce incorrect information. Compare the final digits to your bank source before authorizing.
What to keep after each payment route
Situation Keep Then verify
Online payment Confirmation number/page, date, amount and assessment/fee parcel. The same current-roll account later shows the intended installment credited.
Mortgage / impound Servicer disbursement record and annual escrow statement. County account before the delinquency date; do not assume lender processing equals county posting.
Mail / counter payment Check image, money-order receipt, mailing proof or counter receipt. The exact remittance instructions printed on the current bill and subsequent posting.
Payment seems missing Bank trace, confirmation or cleared-check details. Call before sending a duplicate payment.
Monthly installment provider: the official Tax Collector site links to a private monthly-payment service. Treat it as a budgeting provider, not a change to California’s statutory delinquency dates. Check its current terms through the official Tax Collector page and verify that every withdrawal ultimately posts to the county account.
Office help

Tax Collector phone number, address, email and hours

Calaveras County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Lehua Mossa

891 Mountain Ranch Road
Building D
San Andreas, CA 95249
Contact

Phone: 209-754-6350

Fax: 209-754-6355

Email: tpublic@co.calaveras.ca.us

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Closed weekends and county holidays.

Have these details ready before calling

Current roll / fiscal year
Assessment number
Fee parcel number
Physical property address
Installment or supplemental bill you are asking about
Confirmation/check/bank trace if payment was already made
Mailing-payment caution: use the remittance instructions printed on the current tax bill or confirm them with the Tax Collector. The public office street address should not be assumed to be the correct remittance destination for every payment type.
Confirm current office details
2026 deadline guide

Secured, unsecured and supplemental taxes use different calendars

Regular secured real-property tax

November 1 — first installment due Regular secured bills are generally mailed by November 1. Search early enough to correct a parcel or lender problem before the penalty date.
December 10 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business — first installment penalty point The California 2026 calendar lists December 10 as the last day to pay the first secured installment without late penalty.
February 1 — second installment due Do not assume paying the first installment automatically pays the second.
April 10 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business — second installment penalty point Use the current account before the deadline even if a mortgage servicer normally handles taxes.
Statewide late-tax rule: California BOE Publication 29 states that a secured installment unpaid by its delinquency date receives a 10% penalty. After tax default, monthly redemption penalties of 1.5% are added; an owner generally has a five-year redemption period before the property may become subject to public sale. Ask Calaveras County for the exact account-specific payoff.

Unsecured property tax

2026 unsecured deadline: California’s current tax calendar lists unsecured taxes due August 1 and payable by August 31 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business to avoid a late penalty. Unsecured property can include business personal property, boats, aircraft, fixtures or other property not secured by real estate.

Supplemental tax delinquency dates depend on mailing date

State BOE supplemental-roll timing
When supplemental bill is mailed First delinquency point Second delinquency point User action
July 1–October 31 December 10 April 10 Still follow the dates printed on the actual bill.
November 1–June 30 Last day of the month following the bill’s mailing month Last day of the fourth month after the month in which the first installment became delinquent Do not reuse the normal annual secured calendar.
High-risk supplemental rule: BOE’s official overview says a delinquent supplemental assessment can lead to default of the entire property even if the regular annual taxes were paid. Treat a supplemental bill as a separate must-track obligation.
Check California’s 2026 property-tax dates Open BOE property-tax overview PDF
Buyer / new construction

Supplemental bills: the lender and reminder trap

A qualifying change in ownership or completed new construction can trigger immediate reassessment. The resulting supplemental tax is prorated for the applicable part of the fiscal year and is additional to the regular annual bill.

Read the Notice of Supplemental AssessmentCompare prior value, new value and the effective change date before assuming the bill is wrong.
Do not rely on the normal email reminderCalaveras County explicitly says its Tax Collector reminder service does not include supplemental-tax reminders.
Do not assume your mortgage lender received the billThe county says supplemental tax bills are not mailed to lenders.
Ask the lender whether it will pay from escrowIf not, plan to pay directly using the dates on the supplemental bill.
Track the supplemental bill separately from annual secured taxA regular annual account can be current while a supplemental bill is unpaid.
Challenge the value through the appeal process, not payment supportFor a supplemental assessment, the local appeal deadline is generally no later than 60 days from the date printed on the notice or the postmark, whichever is later.
Read the official supplemental-reminder warning Review official supplemental assessment guidance
Tax records vs land records

Where to find a tax bill, parcel map, assessed value or deed

Use the record system that matches your task
You need Use What it answers Important limit
Tax bill / payment status Treasurer-Tax Collector MBC Current/historical tax assessment, installments, amount and payment status. Not a deed or boundary survey.
APN / parcel map Assessor Parcel Map Search Parcel identification and assessment map. Online maps are not certified survey documents.
Assessed value / exemption / address Assessor Assessment-roll values and Assessor-maintained property records. Does not process the Tax Collector’s payment.
Recorded deed / official document Clerk-Recorder Official Records Search Recorded land documents available online back to 1988. Recorder staff does not perform title searches.

Clerk-Recorder online document-search tips

Search a person’s name

The official search instructs users to enter individual names as Last First. For a broader result, use the last name and first initial.

Order a copy

The current fee page lists $2 for the first page, $0.50 for each additional page of the same document and $1 per document for certification. Recheck fees before ordering because schedules can change.

Open official land-record instructions Call Clerk-Recorder: 209-754-6372
Assessor help

Homeowners’ Exemption, disaster relief and value questions

Homeowners’ Exemption

The Calaveras Assessor says an eligible owner-occupied residence can receive up to a $7,000 assessed-value reduction, reducing tax by up to about $70.

  • For the full annual exemption, file by February 15.
  • A qualifying supplemental claim can be filed within 30 days of the Notice of Supplemental Assessment.
  • The local page describes late filing from February 16 through December 10 for 80% of the exemption.
  • The exemption normally continues while ownership and occupancy remain eligible.
New homeowner

The Assessor FAQ says new owners usually receive a Homeowners’ Exemption form within 90 days after the deed is recorded.

Do not wait for the form if a filing deadline is approaching. Contact the Assessor and confirm the correct claim form/status.

Fire, flood or other major property damage

Ask about calamity reassessment. The Assessor says property damaged or destroyed by a major calamity such as fire or flooding may qualify for property-tax relief through immediate reappraisal to reflect the damaged condition. Start with the Assessor; the Tax Collector cannot simply rewrite assessed value from a payment request.

Who does what when the amount looks wrong?

Department routing
Problem Start with Why
Assessed value / property description / exemption Assessor — 209-754-6356 The Assessor creates and maintains the assessment roll.
Tax rate calculation / special assessment Auditor-Controller / responsible agency The Auditor applies rates/calculations and adds applicable special assessments before billing.
Amount payable / payment posted / delinquent status Treasurer-Tax Collector — 209-754-6350 The Tax Collector prints bills and handles collection/payment status.
Formal value challenge Assessment Appeals Board / Clerk — 209-754-6370 The appeal board determines disputed taxable value after the filing process.
Review Assessor property-assessment guidance Review Assessor FAQs
Formal value dispute

Assessment appeal: deadlines, hearing preparation and refund timing

Start with an informal Assessor review. If the disagreement remains, the formal appeal goes through the Clerk of the Board / Assessment Appeals Board—not the Tax Collector payment portal.

File the correct application for each parcelThe county appeal FAQ says a separate Assessment Appeal Application is required for each parcel.
Use the Calaveras regular-roll filing windowThe local Assessor lists July 2 through November 30 for regular changed-assessment appeals.
Use the 60-day rule for supplemental assessmentsThe AAB says supplemental appeals must be filed no later than 60 days from the date printed on the notice or the postmark date, whichever is later.
Keep paying property tax while the appeal is pendingThe county states that the assessment remains in place until the Board changes it. Avoid penalties by paying the bill when due.
Return the Confirmation Notice on timeAfter filing, the Clerk sends an application number; the county says the confirmation must be returned 21 days before the hearing to state whether you will attend, postpone or withdraw.
Plan for the hearing timelineThe county’s appeal information says appeals can be scheduled about six to eighteen months after application. Continue trying to resolve the dispute with the Assessor before the hearing.
Attend the hearingAttendance by the owner or authorized representative is mandatory; the appeal may be denied for nonappearance.
Prepare comparable-sales evidence correctlyFor a residential appeal, the county recommends three comparable sales and eight copies. It says the Board cannot consider a comparable sale occurring more than 90 days after the valuation date.
If the Board reduces the assessment: the local appeal information says the Auditor-Controller makes the adjustment and a refund check generally follows in about four to six weeks.
Assessment Appeals / Clerk contact
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249

Phone: 209-754-6370

Read official Calaveras appeal instructions Open Assessment Appeals Board
2026–27 assistance

California Property Tax Postponement for eligible homeowners

The California State Controller—not Calaveras County—administers the Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program. It can defer current-year property taxes on a principal residence for an eligible senior, blind homeowner or homeowner with a disability. The postponement is a loan-like deferral secured by a lien and must eventually be repaid.

Current 2026–27 basic criteria
  • At least age 62, blind or disabled.
  • Own and occupy the property as the principal residence.
  • Household income of $57,002 or less under the currently posted program page.
  • At least 40% equity.
  • No reverse mortgage.
Current 2026–27 timeline
  • Applications available: September 2026.
  • Filing opens: October 1, 2026.
  • Filing closes: February 10, 2027.
  • Funding is limited, so qualification does not guarantee approval.
Do not skip a tax deadline because you intend to apply. The State Controller warns that an applicant who is not approved can still face county penalties and interest. The program does not pay prior delinquent/defaulted taxes, although some homeowners with older defaults may still qualify for postponement of current-year taxes under program rules.
Cost: the State Controller’s PTP guidance states that postponed taxes accrue 5% annual simple interest. Reapply for each year in which postponement is requested and review the current application package because thresholds and requirements can change.
Check the 2026–27 State Controller PTP program
Tax-defaulted property

Owner redemption and tax-sale bidding require different actions

If you own the property
  1. Search the current tax account and identify every delinquent assessment.
  2. Call the Tax Collector for the current redemption amount and status.
  3. Ask whether the parcel is delinquent, tax-defaulted or already subject to the power of sale.
  4. If a sale is scheduled, do not wait until auction day: the county FAQ says the redemption right ends at close of business on the last business day before the sale.
If you are considering a bid
  1. Use the current county Auctions page for active-sale information.
  2. The county FAQ says bids are made online through Bid4Assets; mailed/sealed bids are not accepted.
  3. Research zoning, recorded easements and title issues before bidding.
  4. Use Assessor maps only for approximate parcel location; exact boundaries require a survey.

What the official Tax Sale FAQ says bidders often miss

Tax-sale due-diligence checkpoints
Issue County PDF guidance Why it matters
Paying back taxes yourself A prospective buyer cannot obtain title simply by paying another owner’s delinquent taxes; acquisition requires being the successful tax-sale bidder. Do not confuse redemption with purchase.
Deposit / payment The auction platform requires a deposit before sale and full payment to complete a purchase; the county FAQ says full payment includes transfer tax and recording fee. Know the cash requirement before bidding.
Minimum bid For a first public-auction offering, the minimum is at least the amount needed to redeem plus costs; the Tax Collector may set a higher minimum. Minimum bid is not just one year’s base tax.
Surviving interests The PDF lists categories that can survive a tax deed, including certain future tax installments/special assessments, easements or water rights/restrictions, some federal tax liens and some Mello-Roos obligations. A tax deed should not be treated as automatic clean-title assurance.
Sale notice The county FAQ says tax-sale notice is published three times at successive seven-day intervals before the sale. Use current county notices, not an old auction list cached elsewhere.
Bidder warning: the county itself advises prospective buyers to investigate zoning, Recorder records and title issues. Tax-sale acquisition can have legal and possession complications; obtain appropriate professional advice for a specific parcel.
Check current official auction information Open official Tax Sale FAQ PDF
Avoid missed obligations

Tax-payment reminders are useful, but supplemental bills are excluded

The Tax Collector offers email notifications for tax auctions and property-tax due dates. Use reminders as a backup rather than proof that no other bill exists.

Supplemental reminder exclusion: Calaveras County explicitly says supplemental-tax reminders are not included and supplemental bills are not mailed to lenders. New owners and owners with completed new construction should track supplemental notices separately.
Open official Tax Collector notices
Before payment

Final account and payment checklist

Current roll year—not a historical roll—is selected
Assessment and fee parcel match the intended property
Physical location and lien-date owner were checked
Tax Rate Area and installment were reviewed
You know whether the bill is secured, unsecured or supplemental
Mortgage/impound payment status was checked
Supplemental bill was not assumed to be lender-paid
Vendor service fee was reviewed at checkout
Bank routing/account digits were verified manually
Payment confirmation or receipt will be retained
Value/exemption disputes were routed to the Assessor or AAB
A delinquent account has an up-to-date payoff/redemption figure
Official action sources

Official sources to use when you are ready to act

Each source below is retained because it performs a specific transaction or answers a question that should not be guessed from a third-party article.

Payment and collection
Assessment, records and California rules
Last source review: August 20, 2026. Live balances, payment-processor fees, office closures, tax-sale status, supplemental dates and account-specific redemption amounts can change. The current bill, live county account and responsible official office control when you act.

Calaveras County Tax Collector FAQs

How do I pay a Calaveras County property tax bill online?

Use the county-linked Calaveras MBC tax portal. Select the current roll year, search by fee parcel, assessment number or street address, verify the property and installment, review the vendor service fee and save the payment confirmation.

Should I search by Fee Parcel or Assessment number?

Use Fee Parcel for a broader summary of current or delinquent fiscal-year assessments outstanding or paid during the current fiscal year. Use Assessment when you need one specific assessment. The portal warns that an Assessment search may not show every outstanding assessment.

What is the Calaveras County Tax Collector phone number and office hours?

The Treasurer-Tax Collector is at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, Building D, San Andreas, CA 95249. Call 209-754-6350. Published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding weekends and county holidays.

When are Calaveras County secured property-tax installments due?

The first secured installment is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after December 10 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business. The second is due February 1 and becomes delinquent after April 10 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business. California BOE guidance states that an installment unpaid by its delinquency date receives a 10% penalty.

When are Calaveras County unsecured property taxes late?

California’s 2026 property-tax calendar lists unsecured taxes due August 1 and payable by August 31 at 5:00 p.m. or close of business to avoid a late penalty. Check the actual Calaveras bill because account-specific information controls.

Will my lender pay a supplemental property-tax bill?

Do not assume it will. Calaveras County states that supplemental tax bills are not mailed to lenders and its normal tax-payment reminder service does not include supplemental reminders. Contact the lender and follow the dates printed on the supplemental bill.

How do I use the Calaveras County Assessor property search?

Use the official Assessor Parcel Map Search. Enter the nine-digit APN without dashes, spaces or punctuation, or search by parcel prefix, street name or community. Not every parcel has a street address, and the online maps are not certified survey documents.

How do I claim the Calaveras County Homeowners’ Exemption?

Contact the Assessor. Its current guidance says an eligible owner-occupied residence can receive up to a $7,000 assessed-value exemption. File by February 15 for the full annual exemption or use the applicable supplemental/late-filing rule when eligible.

Do I still have to pay property tax while appealing the assessment?

Yes. Calaveras County states that taxes remain payable while an assessment appeal is pending. Regular changed-assessment appeals use the local July 2 through November 30 filing window, and supplemental appeals generally use the 60-day notice/postmark rule. If the Board later reduces the value, an adjustment and refund can follow.

How do Calaveras County tax-defaulted property auctions work?

Use the current Tax Collector Auctions page. The county Tax Sale FAQ says bids are online through Bid4Assets, a deposit and full payment are required under the sale terms, and an owner’s redemption right ends at close of business on the last business day before the sale. Prospective bidders should investigate zoning, Recorder records, title issues and parcel boundaries before bidding.

Independent information guide: TaxCollectors.org is not Calaveras County, the Treasurer-Tax Collector, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder, Assessment Appeals Board, California State Controller, California Board of Equalization or the payment processor. Do not send bank/card details or confidential account information to this website. Complete payments only through the county-linked payment system or an official county office.