Congratulations on your recent purchase of property in Butte County. As your Treasurer-Tax Collector, I would like to point out a few things to make the property tax payment process more understandable. As a property owner, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring your property taxes are paid on time so please be sure to read this entire page. If you have any questions, please call our office at 530-538-7701 or send an e-mail to taxes@buttecounty.net. C. Linda Barnes, Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector |
| Property Tax Rates |
Property taxes are based on 1% of the assessed value plus additional fees for voter approved special assessments such as school bonds and maintenance districts. The additional charges will vary depending on where you live in the county. Although property is only reassessed when it sold or improvements are made, Proposition 13 regulations allow the Assessor’s Office to increase property values up to 2% each year resulting in slightly higher taxes each year. If you have a question regarding the assessed value of your home, contact the Assessor's Office at 530-538-7721 or visit their website. |
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| Secured Property Tax Due Dates |
The annual property tax cycle is based on a fiscal year beginning July 1st and ending June 30th. Property tax bills are mailed annually in mid-October and owners have the option of paying their taxes in full by 5:00 pm on December 10th or in two installments. The first installment is due November 1st and becomes delinquent at 5:00 pm on December 10th. The second installment is due February 1st and becomes delinquent at 5:00 pm on April 10th. Late fees apply after each deadline is missed.
Depending on the date of purchase, your property tax bill may have been mailed to the previous owner and you may not receive a new one before the next property tax deadline. However, you are still responsible for paying the taxes on time. If you do not receive your tax bill(s) by the due date for the next installment, December 10th or April 10th depending on when you purchased, contact our office at (530) 538-7701 and we will mail a duplicate bill to you. Please note, if you purchased land and a mobile home you will be issued two separate bills, one for the land and one for the mobile. |
| Supplemental Property Tax Bills |
| As result of your recent purchase, the new assessed value of the property may be different from the previous owner’s assessment. When a property is reassessed at a higher value, an additional tax bill, known as a supplemental tax bill, is issued. This bill reflects the difference between the new assessed value and the previous owner’s value and is retroactive to the date of purchase. This one-time bill is in addition to your regular property tax bill and is generally mailed within one year of your purchase. Depending on the time of year you purchased and whether new construction was involved, you may receive more than one supplemental bill. Your future property tax bills will reflect the new assessed value. If you have an impound account, contact your lender to determine who will be responsible for paying the supplemental tax bill. In most cases, lenders do not pay these bills. If your property is reassessed at a lower value, you may be issued a refund through the supplemental assessment process. |
| Payment Options |
- Pay online by credit card or e-check
- Pay by cash or check in our office
- Mail your check or money order
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