Any unpaid current secured property taxes as of 5:00 p.m. June 30 will be enrolled on the Defaulted Master Tax File. A $30.00 redemption fee is immediately added and the delinquent bill accrues penalties of 1.5% per month until paid. These tax bills are also referred to as"prior year secured taxes" or"redemptions. 

The secured property tax bill is payable in two installments:

• The first installment is due and payable on November 1. However you have until December 10 to make your payment before a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost is added to your bill.
• The second installment is due and payable on February 1. However, you have until April 10 to make your payment before a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost is added to your bill.

Pay secured property taxes online prior to midnight pacific time on December 10 and April 10 to avoid penalties.

If December 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend or County of Santa Clara holiday, then the Delinquent Date is extended to the next business day.