Property Tax Bills Secured (Real Property; typically land, structures, and permanent crops.); Supplemental (are issued following a transfer of property and/or new construction); and, Unsecured (property that can be relocated; typically farm implements, business equipment, boats, aircraft, etc.).   Property Tax Payments are due by December 10th & April 10th Pay Taxes & Fees by Credit Card Pay Taxes & Fees by Electronic Check   FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT. IT ALSO WILL NOT CONSTITUTE CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION OF ANY PENALTY AND/OR COST CHARGED IF THE BILL BECOMES DELINQUENT. TAX BILLS ARE MAILED IN OCTOBER AND DUE NOVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PROPERTY TAX BILL, CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (559) 675-7713 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE! Property Tax Sale Properties deemed to be in tax default five (5) or more years are subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell.   Redemption of Tax Defaulted Property Redemption of property that is tax defaulted may be redeemed until the right of redemption is terminated.   Tax Links We have gathered some useful links to state and federal taxing authorities, along with other information that may prove helpful.   Business Licenses Preparation of license applications, and the collection of business license fees. Of Interest For Our Citizens The Treasurer-Tax Collector receives, safeguards, distributes, and invests County, School District, and Special District funds; collects taxes; sells tax-defaulted land; and issues County business licenses. The Madera County Treasurer and Tax Collectors offices, located at 209 W. Yosemite Ave. and 40061 Highway 49, Oakhurst, provide a means for the County to collect all reasonable and necessary taxes approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Taxes are consistent with State of California Tax Law and Constitutional Article 13(a). The most common types are secured, unsecured and supplemental property taxes. In addition, the Treasurer/Tax Collectors office receives Transient Occupancy Taxes (hotel and motel), prepares and collects business license fees and conducts an annual sale of property of property's deemed to be in tax default five (5) or more years. Collected revenues provide County constituents with an opportunity to access essential programs and services on behalf of the County, School Districts and Special Districts. However, unpaid taxes are subject, under State law, to penalties, costs, fees, and interest if not paid on time, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector cannot waive such fees. Therefore, early and on-time payments avoid unnecessary collection of penalties and interest and fees. We have also provided a brief description of these taxes for your convenience and include the scheduled due dates, reporting and remitting deadlines, related penalties and interest and sample forms. Hotel and Motel Taxes Transient Occupancy Tax or Room Tax charged in addition to sales tax for hotel and motel rates. Tax Assistance Tax Assistance & Postponement Programs help to provide assistance to qualified senior citizens, blind or disabled persons with the option of having the State of California pay all or part of the taxes on their property.

Contacting Us Madera County Treasurer/Tax Collector 200 West 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 Telephone: (559) 675-7713 Fax: (559) 673-0262 Map this location for me 40061 Highway 49 Oakhurst, CA 93644 Telephone: (559) 642-6662 Map this location for me