SAN DIEGO, CA –San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen is reminding San Diego property owners that they have ten days to pay the first installment of their property taxes, before they are delinquent and penalties incur. Property tax payments are expected to generate over $9 billion dollars for the region.

“The deadline to pay the first installment of your property taxes without incurring penalties is next week – Wednesday, December 10, 2025.” said Cohen. “I urge homeowners to go to sdttc.com and pay online – it’s the easiest, quickest, and most secure way to pay. 80% of our payers pay electronically, saving themselves a trip to the branch or mailbox. All 975,199 secured tax bills are available now at sdttc.com to view and pay.

The first property tax installment was due on November 1, 2025, and becomes delinquent after December 10, 2025. The second installment is due February 1, 2026, and becomes delinquent after April 10, 2026. Property owners can find their tax bill information online or call the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office toll free at 877-829-4732. Click here to see how taxes are allocated.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS: 

• PAY BY E-CHECK – sdttc.com, fast & free! 
• PAY BY MAIL – 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 162, San Diego, CA 92101-2474
• PAY BY PHONE – Call 855-829-3773 to pay with credit card. A 2.19% fee is applied by the credit card company for transaction costs.  
• PAY USING PAYMENT DROP BOXES – If paying by check, use the Payment Drop Box located at each branch location.
• PAY IN PERSON – Check sdttc.com for hours of operation   
  • Downtown Branch, San Diego County Administration Center (Cash Accepted Here): 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
  • East County Branch: 10144 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071   
  • Chula Vista Branch: 590 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910   
  • San Marcos Branch: 141 East Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA 92078