Taxes and Assessments

This collection of links contains useful information about taxes and assessments and services available in the County of Marin.

Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board hears appeals from taxpayers on property assessments. This Board is governed by the rules and regulations of the Board of Equalization and Property Tax Laws of the State of California.

Assessment Appeals Board #1

The board hears appeals by property owners from the assessments by the County Assessor.

Assessment Appeals Board #2

The board hears appeals by property owners from the assessments by the County Assessor.

Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk Fees

Assessor Recorder fees and price list

Boats

General information on boat assessment.

Builder's Exclusion

The Builder's exclusion information.

Business License

How to obtain a business license.

Calamity Relief

If a calamity such as natural disastor damages or destroys your property, you may be eligible for property tax relief.

Disabled Person Base Year Value Transfer

Information on property tax relief for severely and permanently disabled claimants.

Disaster Relief Base Year Value Transfers

Prop. 19 allows homeowners to purchase a replacement home of greater value than their original home.

Homeowner's Exemption

Property Assessment information on Homeowner Exemption.

Parcel Combination Requests

Parcel Combinations result in a single annual property tax bill.

Parent / Child Exclusion

Parent/Child Exclusion (Proposition 19)

Property Tax Bills

General information on property tax bills.

Property Tax Postponement Program

Property Tax Assistance For Senior Citizens And Blind/Disabled Persons

Property Tax Rate Books

County of Marin Property Tax Rate Book reports.

Real Property

Information about all types of taxable residential property, from real estate to boats and aircraft.

Search Assessor Records & Maps

An application that allows you to search for property records in the Assessor's database.

Supplemental Property Tax Information

General information on supplemental assessments and supplemental property tax bills.

Tax Bill Information

Use your APN to access recent property tax bills, find your outstanding balance, print payment stubs, or make a payment online.

Tax Payment Online

The Marin County Tax Collector offers online payment options.

Tax-Saving Programs: Exclusions

A number of different tax exclusions are available to property owners in Marin.

Tax-Saving Programs: Exemptions

Information on different types of tax exemptions available to property and business owners.

Telephone Payments

The Marin County Tax Collector offers electronic payment of property taxes by phone.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Marin County Transient Occupancy Tax code information.

Veterans' Exemption

Property Assessment information on Veteran Exemption.

Where Your Property Tax Dollars Go

FAQ are answered as to where you tax dollars go.