Unsecured property taxes due now

Del Norte County residents are reminded that unsecured property taxes for the fiscal year 2020-21 are now due and payable.

Barbara Lopez, County Tax Collector, stressed that tax payments will become delinquent if not paid or postmarked by Aug. 31. After this date, a 10% collection fee will be added.

Lopez explained that unsecured personal property taxes are assessed on various types of property including businesses, boats, boat slips, mining claims and possessory interests in leased property.

“Each year, many tax bills are returned because the property owner moved and failed to notify the Del Norte County Assessor’s Office,” Lopez said. “It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to notify the tax collector if a bill is not received. Failure to receive a bill is not sufficient reason for non-payment.”

If you have questions or to learn more, contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 464-7283.