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- The Treasurer-Tax Collector collects the taxes for the County, all public schools, incorporated cities, and most other governmental agencies within the County.
- The Assessor-Recorder establishes the valuations. Full cash value may be interpreted as market value. If you have questions regarding your property's value, the Assessor-Recorder can be reached via their website or by phone at (661) 868-3485.
- Tax rates are calculated in accordance with Constitutional Article (13)a, and presented in percentage of value.
- Tax amounts are determined by the tax rates and values. Should you require additional information on how the taxes were calculated, contacted the Office of the Auditor-Controller-County Clerk at (661) 868-3599.
- Taxes are levied on property as it exists on January 1st, 12:01 a.m.
- Improvement valuations on the bill cover buildings, pools, fixtures, etc. Requests for information concerning improvements should be directed to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
- Payments of taxes: Taxes are due November 1st and Feburary 1st and will become delinquent on December 10th and April 10th at 5 o'clock P.M. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the hour of delinquency is 5 o'clock on the next business day. When paying by mail, include the payment stub(s) with your check. Please write ATN(s) on your check. The postmark of the U.S. Postal Service determines the payment date. Payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Card is accepted online 24 hr. a day at www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us (A convenience fee will be charged on all card usage). In the event that your check is returned unpaid for insufficient or uncollected funds, we may represent your check electronically. Checks returned by the bank FOR ANY REASON will incur an additional fee; if returned after a penalty date, the penalty will also be assessed. If your tax bill is not available, please provide your Assessor Tax Number or an adequate legal description along with your payment. Tax payments only must be mailed to: KCTTC, Attn: Payment Center, P.O. Box 541004, Los Angeles, CA 90054-1004.
- Correspondence: Do not include correspondence with your payment. Correspondence must include the Assessor Tax Number and be mailed to: KCTTC, Attn: Taxpayer Service Center, P.O. Box 579, Bakersfield, CA 93302-0580.
- FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT, NOR CONSTITUTE CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION OF PENALTY AND/OR COST CHARGES IF THE TAX BILL BECOMES DELINQUENT.
- Name and Address Changes: Name and address on the tax bill cannot be changed after issuance. Change of name and/or address must be sent to the Assessor-Recorder, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639.
- Exemptions (Homeowner’s, etc.): claims for new exemptions must be filed with the Assessor-Recorder between January 1st through February 15th. The value exempted may not apply to certain special taxes or assessments. If you are no longer eligible for a homeowner’s exemption that you have previously claimed, you must notify the Assessor-Recorder’s Office, or you will be liable for a severe penalty fee.
EXEMPTION CODES:
- B - BUSINESS
- C - CHURCH / CEMETERY
- D - DISABLED VETERAN
- H - HOMEOWNER’S
- L - LIBRARY
- M - MUSEUM
- R - RELIGIOUS
- S - SCHOOLS
- V - VETERAN
- W - WELFARE
- X - MULTI
- Tax Defaulted: The annual list of property which is "Tax Defaulted" at the end of the fiscal year is published on or about September 8 of the year following tax default. If the "Tax Defaulted" notation is printed on your bill, it is an indication that the Treasurer-Tax Collector shows delinquent taxes for a prior year. Five years after the first year of delinquency, the property will be eligible for sale at public auction, and will be subsequently sold if the taxes are not paid.
Unpaid taxes are subject under State law, to penalties, costs, fees, and interest, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector cannot waive such fees.
- If an asterisk (*) appears next to a Special District on the front of this bill, it identifies a District under the control of the County Board of Supervisors.
TAXPAYER INFORMATION
| 24 hr. Tax Information and Credit Card Payment System |
http://www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us |
| Address, Exemption & Valuation Information |
(661) 868-3485 |
| Tax Rate Information |
(661) 868-3599 |
IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
- Property Tax Assistance for Senior Citizens and Blind/Disabled Persons: The Gonsalves-Deukmejian-Petris Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Law provides direct cash assistance based on part of the property taxes paid on the homes of qualified individuals with total household incomes of $37,676 or less who are either: (1) 62 or older, (2) blind, or (3) disabled; and (4) U.S. citizen or eligible alien. Claims for assistance are based on the 2003/2004 property taxes. The filing period runs from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Qualified individuals must file a claim form each year in order to receive assistance. Filing for property tax assistance will not reduce the amount of property taxes owed to the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
- Forms & Information: Claim forms or information regarding the Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program may be obtained by contacting the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-338-0505, or at the internet website http://www.ftb.ca.gov
- On September 28, 2014, the Governor signed AB 2231 (Statutes of 2014, Chapter 703), which reinstates the State Controller's Property Tax Postponement Program. This program allows homeowners who are senior citizens, blind, or disabled to apply to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria. Under this bill, applications may be filed with the State Controller from October 1 to February 10 each year. Information will be posted to the State Controller's website as it becomes available.
- Application for Change in Assessment:
If you disagree with the assessed value of your property, please first discuss the matter with the ASSESSOR-RECORDER at (661) 868-3485. If you cannot reach agreement after this discussion, you have the right to file an "Application for Change in Assessment" during the annual filing period.
For regular assessments, you have from July 2 until November 30 of the current year to file a written "Application for Change in Assessment" with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. If November 30 falls on a legal holiday or weekend, an application mailed and postmarked on the next business day after November 30 will be deemed to have been filed within the requisite time period.
For escape or supplemental assessments, you have 60 days after the date of mailing printed on the tax bill or the postmark date, whichever is later, to file a written "Application for Change in Assessment" with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is located at the County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue 5th Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Assessment Appeal
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