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Pay Your Tax Bill
Pay your tax bill online here
DUE TO COVID-19 AND NEVADA COUNTY MOVING BACK INTO PURPLE TIER, OUR OFFICE IS CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING IN-PERSON PAYMENTS FOR THOSE THAT MUST PAY BY CASH AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
WE ARE ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES BY UTILIZING THE BELOW PAYMENT METHODS:
- THE ONLINE OR PAY-BY-PHONE SERVICE 1-877-445-5617.
- ROOD CENTER LOBBY DROP BOX AVAILABLE 8-5 M-F.
- 24-7 DROP BOX LOCATED IN THE ROOD CENTER PARKING LOT. PLEASE SPECIFY ON YOUR ENVELOPE IF YOU REQUIRE A RECEIPT AND INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS OR MAILING INFO.
- SEND PAYMENT WITH TIMELY POSTMARK THROUGH THE U.S. MAIL SERVICE
IF YOU MUST MAKE AN IN-PERSON PAYMENT WITH CASH: PLEASE CALL US TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 530-265-1285. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE CASH IN DROP BOXES OR IN THE MAIL.
WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU BY PHONE OR EMAIL DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PLEASE EMAIL US AT TTC@CO.NEVADA.CA.US OR CALL US AT (530) 265-1285.
COVID-19 Penalty Waivers
Due to the Governor's Order, penalty waivers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are going to continue to be accepted. See the Penalty Waiver Process page for more information.
Pay Online
Click here to pay online Pay Online with a credit card, debit card or E-Check.
There is a 2.38% convenience fee on all credit and debit card payments.
E-Check payments are free of charge.
Online payments made up until 11:59pm PST on December 10th and April 10th will be considered timely.
Instructions to Pay Online
Click on the link and locate your tax bill.
Select the appropriate tax year from the "Roll Year" dropdown menu.
Select the search criteria you wish to use from the "Search By" dropdown menu (fee number, assessment number or physical address).
Enter the search criteria and click the "search" button.
Click on "view details" to view taxes and parcel information.
Click on "add 1st to cart" or "add 1st and 2nd to cart."
Click on "pay with E-Check" or "pay with credit/debit card" to begin the checkout process.
Follow the process until you receive payment confirmation.
Pay by Phone
Call 1 (877) 445-5617 to pay over the phone with a credit card, debit card or E-Check.
There is a 2.38% convenience fee on all credit and debit card payments.
E-Check payments are free of charge.
Phone payments made up until 11:59pm PST on December 10th and April 10th will be considered timely.
Pay in Office
Due to COVID-19, payments made in office are currently limited to cash only and require an appointment.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm (excluding Holiday's).
Call us at (530) 265-1285 to schedule an appointment to make a cash payment.
Pay by Mail
Mail payments to the Nevada County Tax Collector at P.O. Box 128, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Please reference your assessment number(s) on your payment.
If possible, please include your installment stub(s) with your payment.
Drop Box Payments
Drop payments off 24-7 at 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
Our NEW drop box is a small silver box with colorful pinwheels on it and it is located in the parking lot. As you approach the building, it would be on the left-hand side (follow signs).
The box is temporarily locked at 5:00pm on December 10th and April 10th.
Timely Payments
Credit card, debit card and E-Check payments (online or via phone) will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on December 10th and April 10th. Please allow yourself ample time for processing. Anything received after 11:59pm PST will be turned for penalties.
Partial Payments
Payments must be made in full. Partial payments are not accepted.
Payments from Multiple Sources
Payments made for taxes from multiple sources (check/credit card combination) must have prior authorization before proceeding. Please contact our office before making payments from multiple sources or payments will be voiced and returned. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Tina Vernon
Treasurer - Tax Collector
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Treasurer - Tax Collector
Physical Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Suite 290
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: 530-265-1285Fax: 530-265-9857
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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- Why do I have to pay taxes on my boat?
- How does a sale, removal or disposal of my business equipment, boat or aircraft affect my tax bill?
- What happens if I don’t pay my unsecured taxes on time?
- Do I need to pay the tax bill while appealing or talking with the assessor about a reduction in the value assessed?