San Luis
          County of San Luis Obispo Logo Wednesday, October 23, 2024 
   James W. Hamilton, Auditor - Controller - Treasurer - Tax Collector - Public Administrator
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Information on the Various Payment Options Available
NOTICE:
This page describes the payment options available.  If you would like to pay online use the back arrow on your browser to get to the "Detail Page" or get to the "Detail Page" by entering the requested data on the Information Search page.  Use the payment buttons to pay online.  There are times when payments online are not available.  If you have difficulty with this please contact the Office at  805.781.5831.
Payments by Mail    Payments by Telephone     Payments in Person     Payments Online
Information on Making Payments by Mail
If making a property tax payment by mail, please review the following instructions:
  • Make check payable to: San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector or "SLOCTC"
  • Write the assessment number(s) of property being paid on the check or money order
  • Sign your check or money order (do not mail currency or coin)
  • Enclose payment stub or a copy of the "online" screen with check or money order in an envelope
  • Mail payment to:

    James W. Hamilton, County Tax Collector
    1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

  • To avoid penalties, payment must be in the Tax Collector's Office by 5:00 p.m.,  deposited in the United States mail prior to midnight on the delinquency date, or processed online prior to midnight on the delinquency date

    Please also review the following reminders:

  • A partial payment of an installment cannot be accepted
  • The second installment cannot be paid before the first installment
  • Please avoid using paper clips, staples, or tape
Information on Making Payments By Telephone

The San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for property tax payments over the phone. If you wish to use a credit card for payment, please call (805) 781-5831.  A transaction fee of approximately 2.35% will be applied to your payment.

Information on Making Payments in Person
The San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector accepts payments of cash, check, cashier's check, money order, and major credit cards for property tax payments. If you wish to use your credit card for payment, please note that a processing fee of 2.35% ($1.49 minimum) applies.
Payments can be made in person at:
San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector's Office
1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Information on Making Payments Online
The San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector accepts electronic funds transfer from a checking or savings bank account and credit cards for property tax payments. If you wish to use your credit card for payment, please note that a processing fee of 2.35% ($1.49 minimum) applies.
There are no transaction fees for an electronic funds transfer.
The following credit cards are accepted:
The San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for property tax payments. A transaction fee of approximately 2.35% ($1.49 minimum) will be applied to your payment.