Monday Is Last Day For San Diego County Property Owners To Pay Taxes Before Penalties

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners that Monday is the last day to pay delinquent property taxes before incurring penalties.

After Monday, unpaid bills go into default and receive additional penalties of 1.5% each month.

"Tomorrow, July 1, unpaid bills will go into default and receive an additional $33 redemption fee plus penalties of 1.5% each month," McAllister said. "That penalty adds up to a hefty 18% per year but is avoidable if payments are received by the deadline. Taxpayers can quickly and easily pay their bills online at sdttc.com at no additional cost if payment is made using the free e-Check option.”"

San Diego County property taxes were due in two installments. The first date was in December and the second was in April.

Each late installment has already incurred a 10% penalty, plus a $10 fee if the second installment was late.

Property tax payments are expected to generate a record-breaking $9.1 billion for the region, according to the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. So far, 98.78% of property taxes have been collected. 

The total remaining taxes due is $110,842,184.

"For that small percentage of bills that are not yet paid, we want to remind homeowners that there is still time to avoid additional penalties," McAllister said.

Under state law, properties that have been in default for five years may be sold at a tax sale.

Property owners can find their tax bill information online or call the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office at 877-829-4732.