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Treasurer-Tax Collector

The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Department operates three divisions - Treasury, Property Tax, and Central Collections. While the activities of each division are unique, the primary purpose of the department as a whole is the collection and cash management of revenue owed to the County, cities, special districts, school districts, and the court system. The department is committed to providing excellent customer service and assuring effective utilization of the public’s tax dollars through a program of performance measurement and management.

BEGINNING MARCH 24, 2020, OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to the ongoing and evolving concerns of COVID-19, the Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Department will be closed to the public until further notice. Beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2020, our office will only accept payments through phone, mail delivery, online payment, or the drop box outside of our office. Our staff is available to answer any questions from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day via telephone and emails.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Department is encouraging property owners to pay their property taxes electronically or by mail. Payment options are provided below in the News & Announcements section.

Troy Kidd, Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Troy Kidd

"I am honored to be entrusted with the duties of Treasurer-Tax Collector, and committed to preserving the tradition of fiscal conservatism and prudent management of public funds for the benefit of the citizens of Butte County, county departments, schools and special districts. I am personally dedicated to excellence in the performance of all duties and am proud to say that the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is well known for its culture of professionalism, teamwork and superior customer service."

More about the Treasurer-Tax Collector

More about the Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

News & Announcements

Secured Property Taxes Due April 10, 2020

We understand and share the public's anxiety and concern about the impacts of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. However, Butte County has no statutory authority to change the April 10 due date for the Second Installment of Property Taxes. These revenues provide funding for critical public services, such as emergency response, public health, schools and other local financial obligations.

More about property tax billing and due dates

Due to concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Department is encouraging property owners to pay their property taxes electronically, mail, or via our drop box outside our office.

Electronic payment options

Pay your property taxes online or over the phone by calling 1-844-882-3391. There is no fee to pay electronically by e-check (requires routing and account number from your checking account). There is a flat $4.95 processing fee to pay by debit card and a 2.34% processing fee to pay by credit card.

Just need a copy of your tax bill or want to check your tax payment status? View and/or pay your property taxes online

Payments by mail

Mail your check, money order or cashier’s check to: Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, CA 95965. Payments must be postmarked on or before the due date.

Payments in person allowed via drop box- Check only - No cash

Due to concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Department is closed to the public until further notice. There is a drop box just outside the door to the office for non-cash payments, including cashier's checks and money orders instead of cash.