Tulare County, California · Payment, records and deadline guide
Search, Pay or Correct a Tulare County Tax Account
Use the right bill search, payment option and office before a secured, unsecured, supplemental or tax-defaulted balance becomes more expensive or difficult to resolve.
This guide explains the official Point & Pay search, Tax Collector login, payment history, Assessor records and current 2026 deadlines before sending you to the responsible County system.
Wrong-county warning: Tulare County and Kings County use separate Tax Collector offices and payment systems. Verify the county, property address, assessment number and fee parcel before authorizing a payment.
Tax help
Office
221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 104E, Visalia.
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lowest online fee
eCheck: no fee.
Search fields
Assessment, fee parcel or address.
What are you trying to complete?
1
Pay or print a billUse the public Point & Pay search. Registration is optional for a one-time transaction.
2
View account history or AutopayCreate an account for a dashboard, notifications, payment history and eligible scheduled payments.
3
Fix value, owner or parcel dataUse the Assessor’s property tools and Room 102E—not the Tax Collector payment counter.
Prepare first: Have the assessment number, fee parcel/APN, property address, bill type, fiscal year, installment and any prior payment confirmation available.
Pay Tulare County property taxes online without creating an account
Open the County-authorized Point & Pay portalUse the Tulare Treasurer-Tax Collector landing page rather than a search advertisement, unofficial bill service or Kings County portal.
Select Property TaxesThe public search allows a one-time payment without registration.
Choose only one search criterionSearch by assessment number, fee parcel number or property address. The portal does not list owner name as a tax-bill search field.
Open the intended billVerify property, fiscal year, secured/unsecured/supplemental/defaulted status and the intended installment.
Review every amountThe amount due is calculated using the current date. Check principal, penalty, cost and any separate assessment before continuing.
Select the payment methodeCheck has no convenience fee; debit and credit payments have processor charges.
Save proof and recheck the accountRetain the confirmation, receipt, payment method and bill identifiers until the transaction posts correctly.
Delinquent-account warning: The standard current-tax search may direct delinquent taxes to a separate route. Follow the red/default-tax instructions or call before paying an estimated amount.
One-time payment, registered account or monthly payments?
| Option | Login? | What it provides | Important limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time payment | No | Pay secured, unsecured, supplemental, delinquent and eligible payment-plan bills; view historical bills. | Does not create a saved dashboard. |
| Registered account | Yes | Saved payment methods, multiple assessments, notifications, payment history, Autopay and pay-by-text. | Registered features do not currently include delinquent bills or payment plans. |
| Scheduled monthly payments | Follow official setup | Monthly scheduling for an eligible bill. | Available only for the annual secured tax bill. |
| Phone payment | No web login | Automated payment at 1-877-736-9055. | Review the telephone prompt’s fee and bill details before approval. |
Password or technical problem: Use the payment portal’s password-reset or technical-support route. Contact the County—not the processor—when the bill cannot be located, the amount is wrong or an assessment must be added or removed.
How to search a Tulare County property-tax bill
| Search field | Enter | Best use | Risk to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment number | Number without dashes | Open one specific assessment or bill. | It may not show every outstanding assessment tied to the parcel. |
| Fee parcel | Fee parcel number without dashes | See a current-year summary of paid or outstanding assessments. | The result may include bills that are not the current user’s responsibility. |
| Property address | Street number and core street name | Search when the bill number is unavailable. | Recorded abbreviations can prevent an exact match. |
| Owner name | Not offered as a listed Tax Collector criterion | Identify the address or APN through property records first. | Do not pay a similar-name record from an unofficial directory. |
Address-search fixes
Remove Street, Road, Drive or Lane
Use N, E, S or W instead of the full direction
Begin with the street number and first part of the name
Compare every returned parcel before opening a bill
Search-help call script“I cannot locate the tax bill for [address]. I have [assessment/APN/fee parcel if known]. Please confirm the active assessment numbers and whether there are separate annual, supplemental, unsecured or defaulted bills.”
View Tulare County property-tax payment history safely
Public historical bills
The County’s one-time-payment route advertises historical bill viewing without requiring a registered account.
Registered dashboard
A registered Point & Pay account adds payment history, multiple assessments, notifications and saved methods.
County research
Call when a payment is missing, reversed, applied to the wrong assessment or older than the history available online.
Match the history to the exact billRecord the assessment number, fee parcel, bill type, fiscal year and installment.
Compare the processor recordKeep the confirmation ID, amount, date and funding method.
Check the bank or card resultA submitted transaction can later be rejected, returned or reversed.
Confirm County postingThe County account—not only an email receipt—shows which bill was credited.
Avoid duplicate paymentAsk staff to research the first transaction before paying again.
Use the Assessor for value, APN, owner and parcel questions
The Tax Collector determines what is billed and receives payment. The Assessor discovers, values and maintains property assessment information.
| Question | Correct tool | Typical input | Important limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| What tax is due today? | Tax Collector portal | Assessment, fee parcel or address | Not the office that changes assessed value. |
| What is the current assessed value? | Assessor Property Search / ParcelQuest | Assessment/APN or street address | Not a live payment payoff. |
| Who is shown as owner or where is the bill mailed? | Assessor | APN/address plus transfer or mailing evidence | A public search is not a legal title report. |
| Where is the parcel on a map? | ParcelQuest / County parcel viewer | APN or address | Not a boundary survey. |
| Why is there an exemption or value issue? | Assessor | Assessment notice and supporting evidence | Payment deadlines continue while the issue is reviewed. |
Published hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed County holidays.
Owner-name limitation: The County’s public Tax Collector and Assessor tools emphasize assessment/APN and address searches rather than guaranteeing an owner-name search. Identify the parcel first and use recorded-document research when legal ownership matters.
Tulare County taxes due: secured, unsecured and appeal dates
August 31, 2026 — unsecured tax deadlineUnsecured taxes enrolled as of July 31 become delinquent after 5:00 p.m. when unpaid, and a 10% penalty applies.
September 2, 2026 — annual secured mailing-address cutoffThe Assessor calendar lists this as the last day to request a mailing-address change for the annual secured bill.
November 1 — first secured installment dueThe first installment may be paid before the December delinquency cutoff.
November 30, 2026 — current annual appeal date shown by primary pagesA County page conflict exists; review the appeal section and file early.
December 10 at 5:00 p.m. — first secured delinquency cutoffA 10% penalty is added after the applicable deadline.
February 1 — second secured installment dueCheck escrow and every supplemental bill separately.
April 10 at 5:00 p.m. — second secured delinquency cutoffA 10% penalty plus a $10 cost is added after the applicable deadline.
Weekend or legal holiday: When December 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the secured cutoff moves to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. Follow the current bill and County calendar.
Pay both secured installments together: The County allows the total annual amount to be paid with both stubs by the first-installment delinquency date.
Compare Tulare County property-tax payment methods
| Route | Published fee or rule | Best use | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online eCheck | No convenience fee | Lowest-cost online payment. | Wrong routing/account number or insufficient funds. |
| Online credit card | 2.35%; portal lists $2 minimum | Card convenience and immediate confirmation. | Ignoring the processor charge on a large bill. |
| Online debit card | $3.95 flat fee | Predictable debit-card processor charge. | Assuming debit uses the percentage credit fee. |
| Telephone | Review live prompt | Pay through 1-877-736-9055 without web checkout. | Authorizing before hearing the total and bill details. |
| Counter | County lists cash, check and card | Staff review, complex account or paper receipt. | Waiting until closing time with a defaulted or multi-bill issue. |
| USPS mail | Check/money order under bill instructions | Paper payment with sufficient mailing time. | Using an old address or postage that receives no qualifying postmark. |
Mailing-address safeguard: Use the remittance address printed on the current bill. Do not copy a PO box from an old sample bill, search result or prior-year PDF.
Do not assume USPS will postmark the payment the same day
Tulare County states that a property-tax payment must be received or properly USPS-postmarked by the delinquency date. Some postage types are not postmarked, and ordinary mail may receive a later processing date.
Safer mailing evidence
- Ask a USPS retail clerk for a manual postmark.
- Purchase a Postage Validated Imprint label.
- Use Certificate of Mailing, Certified Mail or Registered Mail.
- Keep the dated acceptance receipt.
High-risk postage types
- Private metered mail.
- Pre-cancelled stamps.
- Automated Postal Center stamps.
- Permit imprints or some bank bill-pay checks.
Penalty consequence: A late first installment receives a 10% penalty. A late second installment receives a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost.
Near-deadline choice: Pay through the official online portal or at the counter when obtaining dependable same-day mailing evidence is not possible.
Tulare County Tax Collector phone, address, email and hours
Public Tax Collector officeCounty Civic Center
221 South Mooney Boulevard
Room 104E
Visalia, CA 93291-4593
221 South Mooney Boulevard
Room 104E
Visalia, CA 93291-4593
| Day | Hours | Visit preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Bring bill identifiers and payment evidence. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Call first for payment-plan or default questions. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Normal published public hours. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Check County holiday/closure notices. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Avoid arriving near closing with a complex account. |
Photos / fotos: Map photos can help identify the County Civic Center, but user-uploaded exterior, entrance and parking images may be old. Navigate to 221 South Mooney Boulevard and confirm Room 104E from the official County page.
Open the Tulare County Civic Center map
A supplemental bill is separate from the annual secured bill
Mortgage warning: Tulare County says many lenders do not impound for supplemental taxes. Contact the lender instead of assuming the supplemental bill was sent to or paid from escrow.
Read the Notice of Supplemental AssessmentThe Assessor sends a value notice before the Tax Collector produces the supplemental bill or refund.
Expect a separate tax obligationThe supplemental bill does not replace the regular annual secured bill.
Watch for one or two billsAn event between January 1 and May 31 can produce two supplemental bills covering two fiscal periods.
Allow normal processing timeThe Assessor says a supplemental bill may arrive about 6–12 weeks after the supplemental assessment notice.
Pay the full required installmentThe County says partial payment is not accepted for a supplemental installment.
Appeal quickly when value is disputedSupplemental-assessment appeals generally must be filed within 60 days of the applicable assessment-notice date/postmark.
Who handles what: Call the Assessor at 559-636-5100 for ownership and value. Call the Tax Collector at 559-636-5250 for the bill, due date and payment.
Fix common tax-account problems before paying twice
No bill arrived
- Search My Taxes.
- Check the Assessor mailing address.
- Call 559-636-5250 for a copy.
- Do not wait past the deadline.
Lender stopped paying
- Search the annual bill.
- Check the escrow account.
- Ask the lender for its last payment.
- Pay the correct open installment.
Payment is missing
- Find the confirmation/check.
- Verify assessment and year.
- Check rejection/reversal.
- Ask the County to research it.
Escrow and closing duplicate risk: The County identifies taxpayer/lender double payment, closing payments and transposed numbers as common causes of overpayment refunds.
Secured, unsecured, supplemental, escape or defaulted?
| Bill type | Generally relates to | Deadline pattern | First contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual secured | Real property and secured improvements | November/December and February/April cycle | Tax Collector for bill; Assessor for value. |
| Unsecured | Business/personal property, possessory interests and other non-real-property assessments | August 31 for roll enrolled by July 31; later enrollment has its own date | Tax Collector and Assessor business-property division. |
| Supplemental | Ownership change or completed new construction | Dates printed on the separate supplemental bill | Assessor for value; Collector for payment. |
| Escape | Previously omitted or underassessed property from a prior period | Bill-specific; appeal period can be 60 days | Assessor and Tax Collector. |
| Tax-defaulted secured | Secured tax unpaid at fiscal-year close | Redemption and possible five-year sale timeline | Tax Collector default/redemption unit. |
Tulare County payment plans have strict setup and annual rules
Five-year defaulted secured plan
- Most defaulted secured taxes five years old or less may qualify.
- Initial payment: at least 20% of the redemption amount.
- One-time setup fee: $50.
- Each year: at least 20% plus 1.5% monthly interest on unpaid balance by April 10.
- Current annual and supplemental taxes must also be paid by April 10.
Special escaped-assessment plan
- Additional tax must exceed $500 per escape year.
- Request before the escape bill becomes delinquent.
- One-time fee: $100.
- County error may carry no interest; taxpayer error may carry 0.75% simple monthly interest.
- Supplemental taxes do not qualify for this escaped-assessment plan.
First payment is not a normal phone transaction. The initial agreement and payment must be submitted through the office/mail process described by the County. After activation, eligible plan payments can be made online in the permitted increments; plan payments are not accepted by phone.
Plan default: A five-year plan falls out of good standing after April 10 when required plan, current-year or supplemental amounts are not paid. A replacement plan cannot begin until after July 1 and may be unavailable once the property is subject to power of sale.
File early because two Tulare County pages show different annual deadlines
Current County conflict: The dedicated Assessor Appeals page, Clerk of the Board page and 2026 events calendar list November 30 for annual assessments. Another County information page still says September 15. File as early as possible—preferably before the earlier date—and confirm the controlling deadline with the Clerk of the Board.
Request an informal value review firstCall the Assessor at 559-636-5100 and provide sales, condition or factual-property evidence supporting a different value.
Identify the assessment typeAnnual secured/unsecured appeals use the annual window. Supplemental, escape and roll-correction matters generally use a 60-day deadline.
Prepare evidence, not only a complaintUse relevant comparable sales, income/cost information when appropriate, photos, property errors and the assessment notice.
File with the Clerk of the BoardThe Tax Collector payment counter does not receive an assessment-appeal application.
Pay the bill while the appeal is pendingFiling does not stop tax-payment deadlines or penalties. A successful reduction can produce a refund.
Keep filing proofSave the online submission, USPS acceptance or Clerk-stamped copy because timeliness can determine whether the case is heard.
Current 2026 context: The County calendar lists November 30, 2026 as the annual appeal filing date. Because the County’s own pages conflict, do not wait until the final week.
Default, redemption and auction are later stages than a missed installment
Confirm whether the parcel is merely delinquent or tax-defaultedA missed installment receives statutory penalties; secured property unpaid at fiscal-year close enters tax-default status.
Request a current redemption amountUse the default-tax tab or call because monthly charges and later taxes can change the total.
Ask whether a five-year plan is still availableEligibility can end when the County has power to sell.
Resolve every current billPaying only an old amount may not clear newer annual or supplemental taxes.
Verify auction status through the CountyDo not rely on a bidder site, old notice or social-media post.
The March 3, 2026 auction has passed. The County’s posted 2026 auction was held through GovEase. Do not treat that date or parcel list as a new upcoming sale. Call 559-636-5270 for current tax-sale program information.
Five-year risk: Tulare County states that property with unpaid secured taxes for five years or more may be offered at public auction, subject to statutory requirements and the current account status.
Search for an unclaimed Tulare County property-tax refund
Refunds can result from duplicate taxpayer/lender payments, escrow or closing payments, assessment reductions, transposed numbers or calculation errors.
Search the County’s refund listThe posted unclaimed-property-tax list generally covers items that have remained unclaimed long enough to enter the publication process.
Complete the Payee DeclarationUse the claimant name and refund information exactly as shown.
Sign the claimThe County warns that unsigned claims are returned.
Attach the required proofFollow the form instructions and send copies of the required identity or authority documents.
Mail the claim to Room 104EUse the address listed on the current claim instructions.
Four-year limit: The County says property-tax refunds left unclaimed for four years may be transferred to the County general fund through the statutory escheatment process.
Tax Collector, Assessor, Recorder or Clerk of the Board?
| Question | Correct office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| What is due or did a payment post? | Treasurer-Tax Collector | Bills, payments, history, penalties, plans, default and refunds. |
| What is the value, APN or property description? | Assessor | Assessment roll, parcel characteristics, maps, ownership and exemptions. |
| Where is the recorded deed or lien document? | Clerk-Recorder / title professional | A Tax Collector search does not replace recorded-document or title research. |
| Where do I file a value appeal? | Clerk of the Board | Receives and administers assessment-appeal applications and hearings. |
| Why is a special assessment on the bill? | Levy/special-district contact plus Tax Collector | The collecting office may not be the agency that created the charge. |
Do not send a Tulare County payment to Kings County
Tulare County
Use the Tulare Point & Pay portal and the Visalia office at 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 104E.
Tax help: 559-636-5250
Kings County
Kings County has a separate Tax Collector, public inquiry system and office at 1400 W. Lacey Blvd. in Hanford.
Tax help: 559-852-2479
County boundary controls. A mailing city, nearby road or search-engine result does not determine which Tax Collector receives the payment. Confirm the parcel’s county before paying.
Before authorizing a Tulare County tax payment
The county is Tulare—not Kings, Fresno or Kern
Assessment number and fee parcel match
Property address matches the intended parcel
Bill type and fiscal year are correct
The intended installment is selected
Every supplemental or defaulted bill was reviewed
The processor fee is visible and acceptable
No lender, escrow or prior payment duplicate is likely
Bank/card details are accurate
A confirmation or receipt will be saved
Tulare County resources to use when you are ready to act
Tax bills, payment and collection
Property records, appeals and special issues
Source review: August 5, 2026. Live balances, payment-system availability, processor fees, office closures, appeal deadlines, mailing rules, refund lists, plan eligibility and auction status can change. The current bill, official account and responsible County office control when action is taken.
Tulare County Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Tulare County property taxes online?
Open the County-linked Point & Pay portal. Search by assessment number, fee parcel or property address, verify the correct bill and installment, review the amount and fee, submit the payment and save the confirmation. A one-time payment does not require registration.
Can I search a Tulare County property-tax bill by owner name?
The official Tax Collector portal does not list owner name as a search option. It supports assessment number, fee parcel or property address. The Assessor tools also emphasize APN or street address. When only a name is known, identify the address/APN first or contact the Assessor.
What is the Tulare County Tax Collector phone number and address?
Call 559-636-5250. The office is at the County Civic Center, 221 South Mooney Boulevard, Room 104E, Visalia, CA 93291-4593. Published hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
What fees apply to Tulare County online tax payments?
The County lists no fee for eCheck, a $3.95 flat fee for debit card and a 2.35% convenience fee for credit card. The portal lists a $2 minimum for credit-card transactions. Review the final total before authorizing payment.
When are Tulare County secured property taxes due?
The first installment is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. December 10, when a 10% penalty is added. The second is due February 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. April 10, when a 10% penalty and $10 cost are added. Weekend/holiday rules may move the cutoff.
Do I need a Tulare County Tax Collector login to pay or view history?
No login is required for a one-time payment or historical-bill search. A registered account adds a dashboard, saved payment methods, multiple assessments, notifications, payment history, Autopay and pay-by-text. Delinquent bills and payment plans are not currently included in those registered features.
Should I use the Tax Collector or Assessor property search?
Use the Tax Collector for bills, installments, payment status, history, penalties and checkout. Use the Assessor for assessed value, APN, property characteristics, ownership or mailing records, exemptions and assessment questions.
Will my mortgage company pay a supplemental tax bill?
Do not assume it will. Tulare County warns that many lenders do not impound for supplemental taxes. A supplemental bill is separate from the regular annual bill, and both must be paid by their own printed deadlines.
What is the 2026 Tulare County assessment-appeal deadline?
The dedicated Assessor appeal page, Clerk page and 2026 County calendar list November 30, but another County information page still displays September 15. File as early as possible and confirm the controlling deadline with the Clerk. Supplemental and escape appeals generally have a 60-day period.
Is Kings County Tax Collector the same as Tulare County Tax Collector?
No. Kings County is a separate California county with its own Tax Collector and payment system in Hanford. A Tulare County parcel must be searched and paid through Tulare County.