Michelle Bodley, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the first installment of the 2025-2026 secured tax bill is Dec. 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a postmark of Dec. 10, 2025. If mailing close to this date, we highly encourage a hand stamped timely postmark to ensure timely payment. If received after the Dec. 10 date without a timely postmark, a 10% penalty will be added for late payment.
If you own property in Nevada County and have not received a tax bill, a copy may be printed from the Tax Collector’s website at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/348/Treasurer-Tax-Collector
Avoid the lines! Payment transactions can be made online or by phone at 1-877-445-5617 up until 11:59 p.m. on Dec.10. Information can be found at https://common2.mptsweb.com/mbc/nevada/tax/search or by simply scanning the QR code on your tax bill. You must have your assessment number and amount due. Please note there is a 2.38% fee associated with credit/debit card transactions but no charge for electronic checks.
Don’t want to come up to the office? A convenient outside drive-up drop box is available in the parking lot of the Rood Government Center at 950 Maidu Ave. in Nevada City until 5 p.m. on Dec. 10. Follow the signs for location.
For in-person payments, the Tax Collector's office is located on the second floor of the Nevada County Government Center at 950 Maidu Avenue Suite 290. in Nevada City. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Lines can be long on Dec. 10 so plan accordingly.
If mailing your payment, send payment along with your payment stub to P.O. Box 128, Nevada City, CA 95959-0128. Once again, if mailing close to Dec. 10, it is IMPERATIVE to get a hand stamped timely postmark, or you will run the risk of a penalty due to a late postmark.
OR TRUCKEE RESIDENTS
Don’t want to mail your payment or make the trip over the hill? There is a convenient Drop Box located at Truckee Town Hall that will be open until 5 p.m. on Dec. 10. All payments received in the drop box by the 5:00 p.m. deadline on Dec. 10 will be posted as timely.