Frequently Asked Questions

The Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector is responsible for billing and collecting all County property taxes. For more information please call 530-265-1285.

“Secured” refers to a property tax that is assessed against real property (e.g. land or improvements). Nevada County’s real property tax is an “ad valorem tax,” a tax according to value. Proposition 13 established the tax rate as 1% of current assessed value, plus voter approved bonded indebtedness.

Real property is assessed when there is a change in ownership or completion of new construction. Proposition 13 also provides that the assessed value of property can increase no more than 2% annually, based upon the California Consumer Price Index. For more information please call 530-265-1285.

All owners of real property must pay property taxes unless exempted by state law. Lessees must pay property taxes if they are leasing real estate from an owner whose property is exempt. Owners of business, industrial, agricultural and residential property must all pay property tax. For more information please call 530-265-1285.

The first installment of secured property tax is due on November 1st and becomes delinquent after December 10th. The second installment is due February 1st and becomes delinquent after April 10th. If the delinquent date falls on a weekend or holiday, you have until the close of the next business day to pay your tax bill.

The annual secured property tax bill are mailed beginning in October of each year.

Please note that is your responsibility to obtain your tax bill. Failure to receive a bill will not prevent penalties from being imposed on a late payment. If you have not received your tax bill by November 1st, please contact the Treasurer - Tax Collector's office. For more information please call 530-265-1285.