This page helps users handle a property tax task in Fresno County, California, including looking up tax bill information, paying a bill, checking deadlines, and contacting the proper county tax office.
The main official channels are the Fresno County Property Tax Application and the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, which handles property tax payments and related tax collection questions.
Fresno County Property Tax Application
Use the pay Fresno County property taxes online service to search for a tax bill and make an online payment. The system accepts American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and e-Check.
Have these details ready before using the payment application:
- Parcel number, using the first 8 numbers and omitting any alpha characters
- Payment method and account information
The online payment process follows a short sequence after the parcel search.
- Search for the property tax bill by parcel number.
- Add the property taxes to the Payment List.
- Select a payment method and enter the account information.
- Submit the payment and print a receipt for your records.
Payment deadline rule: online and automated phone payments must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on the delinquent date.
Property tax bill records for current, prior, and historical years
The County of Fresno Secured Tax Roll site provides current, prior, and historical secured property tax records. Use the search Fresno County secured tax roll records page when you need bill information for the current year, prior year, or historical records.
The secured tax roll search is organized around parcel number search. The online data is maintained in an online environment and may not reflect the most current information.
If you need assessed value information, the Assessor’s assessed value lookup reflects assessed value as of January 1, 2025, and is updated once a year in July. For the amount of taxes due, use the Tax Collector property tax information or payment resources.
Payment methods and processing fees
Fresno County lists online, phone, mail, drop box, and in-person payment options. Fees apply to online and automated phone card or e-Check payments.
| Payment type | Accepted forms | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card | American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard | 2.30% |
| Debit card | Debit card | $3.29 |
| e-Check | e-Check | $0.50 |
Payments by mail should include the tax bill stub and be made payable to Fresno County Tax Collector. Mailed check and money order payments go to FC TTC, P.O. Box 1192, Fresno, CA 93715-1192.
Automated phone payments are available at (559) 600-3482. The same listed card and e-Check processing fees apply.
Important property tax dates
Fresno County lists the following property tax dates and penalty points for secured, unsecured, and delinquent taxes.
| Date | Property tax event |
|---|---|
| July 1 | Beginning of the fiscal year |
| August 31 | Unsecured deadline date; a 10% penalty is added as of 5:00 p.m. |
| October 31 | Tax Collection Unit mails original secured property tax bills |
| November 1 | First installment of secured taxes is due and payable |
| December 10 | First installment deadline; a 10% penalty is added as of 5:00 p.m. |
| January 1 | Tax lien date for the upcoming fiscal year |
| February 1 | Second installment of secured taxes is due and payable |
| April 10 | Second installment deadline; a 10% penalty plus $10.00 cost is added as of 5:00 p.m. |
| June 30 | End of fiscal year at 5:00 p.m.; delinquent property not paid in full is subject to a 1.5% monthly penalty and other fees |
When a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the hour of delinquency is 5:00 p.m. on the following business day.
Mail, drop box, and in-person payment options
Fresno County accepts check or money order payments by mail and through temporary property tax drop boxes. Mailed payments must be received or USPS postmarked by the delinquency date to avoid penalties.
The county warns that some postage types are not postmarked by USPS, including metered mail, pre-canceled stamps, Automated Postal Center stamps, and permit imprint mail used by some bill pay services.
For in-person payment, the Hall of Records lobby is at Room 105, 2281 Tulare Street, Fresno, California 93721. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding County holidays. During the listed March 30, 2026 through April 10, 2026 property tax extended hours period, the office opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. each weekday, with Saturday hours on April 4, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Penalty cancellation requests
If secured property taxes are delinquent and you believe you qualify for a penalty cancellation, Fresno County directs taxpayers to complete and sign the Request for Penalty Cancellation form and submit it by U.S. Mail.
Include supporting documentation and payment in full for the base tax plus penalties unless the full tax due has already been paid. If the full tax has already been paid, the request may be submitted by U.S. Mail or by email to TaxCollectorWebMail@fresnocountyca.gov.
Penalty cancellation requests are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis. For questions about the process, contact the Tax Collection office.
Fresno County property tax contacts
Use these Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector contacts for property tax payment, tax collection, and office questions.
- Tax Collection — Phone: (559) 600-3482; Fax: (559) 600-1449; Email: TaxCollectorWebMail@fresnocountyca.gov
- Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector — Hall of Records, Room 105, 2281 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721; Property Tax phone: (559) 600-3482; Administration phone: (559) 600-3496; Fax: (559) 600-1444; Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, excluding County Holidays
- Tax Collector mailing address — FC TTC, P.O. Box 1192, Fresno, California 93715
- Department mailing address — Oscar J. Garcia, CPA Fresno County Auditor Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector, P.O. Box 1247, Fresno, California 93715
Common questions
Where can I pay Fresno County property taxes online?
Use the Fresno County Property Tax Application to search by parcel number, add taxes to the payment list, select a payment method, submit payment, and print a receipt.
What parcel number format does the online payment system use?
The payment application instructs users to enter the first 8 numbers of the parcel number and omit any alpha characters.
Can I look up older Fresno County secured tax bill records?
Yes. The County of Fresno secured tax roll site covers current, prior, and historical records, with parcel number search for secured property tax data.
What fees apply to online or automated phone property tax payments?
Credit card payments have a 2.30% fee, debit card payments have a $3.29 fee, and e-Check payments have a $0.50 fee.
What happens if a property tax deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday?
When a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, Fresno County lists the hour of delinquency as 5:00 p.m. on the following business day.
Who should I contact about Fresno County property tax collection questions?
Contact the Tax Collection division at (559) 600-3482 or [TaxCollectorWebMail@fresnocountyca.gov](mailto:TaxCollectorWebMail@fresnocountyca.gov).