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Pay/View Property Taxes Online
You may now pay your property tax bill(s) online or over the phone. The accepted payment methods are credit card or e-check. Payments made online or over the phone will incur a convenience fee. Convenience fees are charged by Official Payments Corp., not Humboldt County.
Click on the box below to pay your property taxes online. To pay over the phone, you may call (877) 486-7163.
Public Auction of Defaulted Properties
An Internet Auction will be held October 15, 2011 to October 18, 2011 for defaulted properties. Visit http://www.bid4assets.com/Humboldt/ to register and preview available properties.
More information is also available through our Frequently Asked Questions document (requires Adobe Reader).
Have Property Tax Questions?
Answers to many of your frequently asked questions can be found on our Humboldt County Tax Collector Office Brochure or at our Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions page.
Property Tax Update
Secured property tax bills for the fiscal year 2011/12 will be mailed by November 1st. If you didn't receive a bill, contact the Tax Collector's office. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse late or non-payment under State Law.
Unsecured Taxes Due
Humboldt County Property taxes on business, property, boats, and airplanes are due by Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Call the Tax Collector's Office if you have questions.
County Treasurer's Portfolio Update
The Humboldt County Treasurer acts as banker and portfolio manager for most of the public agencies within Humboldt County. The present portfolio of more than $210 million represents deposits from schools, special districts, and the county. The portfolio objectives are: SAFETY, Liquidity, Yield.
The portfolio consists mainly of U.S. government-backed securities, with the balance in medium-term notes of top-rated corporations, CDs, the State Treasurer's Investment Pool, and a managed investment pool. All of the investments are considered safe in today's financial markets.
Paperless Billing
We are currently working to introduce a paperless billing program for your property tax bills. You can send us an email at taxinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us if you are interested in participating in this option once we are able to offer it.
Updated On: October 4, 2011