Riverside County Sees Rise In Property Tax Roll: When Payments Are Due

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — The tax roll in Riverside County has risen by 5.4% since last year, according to the Auditor-Controller's Office.

The first installment is due on Nov. 1 and must be paid by Dec. 10 to avoid a 10% penalty, the Auditor-Controller's office said. Another installment is due on Feb. 1 and should be paid by April 10 to avoid a 10% penalty and an additional administrative fee. Payment options are available here.

Riverside County’s Auditor-Controller, Ben J. Benoit has delivered the secured tax roll, $5.6 billion to the Treasurer-Tax Collector for fiscal year 2024-25 — marking the 5.2% increase over last year, according to the county.

"This marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility," county spokesperson Jeremy Smith wrote in a news release.

Such revenues go toward community services for the county, cities, schools and special districts.

"It has been far to long since we have acknowledged the process, by swearing and affirming the extension of the tax roll," Smith said.

This story has been updated to clarify that the tax roll has risen for Riverside County.