San Rafael, CA – Wednesday, April 10, is the last day for residents all around California to pay the second installment of the 2018/19 property tax bill without penalty. Taxpayers are encouraged to pay early and avoid penalties.
Suite 202 is directly above the South Arch at the Civic Center.Payments sent by mail must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Wednesday, April 10. Payment made through the Marin County Tax Collector's website or by telephone are accepted until midnight. Tax payments can be made online at
www.marincounty.org/taxbillonline or by phone at 800-985-7277.
A payment drop box will be available under the Marin County Civic Center’s southern archway at 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, during business hours. Taxpayers may use the drop box or pay online, by phone or by mail for greater convenience.
The Marin County Tax Collector’s Office, a division of the County Department of Finance, mailed 91,874 tax bills on September 28, 2018. Property owners who have not received a tax bill, especially those who have recently purchased real estate, should contact the Tax Collector’s Office before the due date to avoid penalty.
Parcel tax exemption information, including exemptions for seniors, is available at www.marincounty.org/PropertyTaxExemptions. Eligibility for parcel tax exemptions is administered and determined by each taxing district.
The Tax Collector’s Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 10. The Tax Collector’s Office is in Suite 202 in the Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. Call 415-473-6133 for more information.