SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen, MBA, announced that property owners paid nearly 99% of the $9.8 billion in property taxes charged for the fiscal year—a record amount that helps fund the essential public services residents rely on every day.

This year's property tax charges increased by nearly $700 million over last year's $9.1 billion, funding continued investment in San Diego County's communities.

"Every property tax payment helps strengthen our communities," Cohen said. "Property taxes provide critical funding for our public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, libraries, parks, roads, public health programs, and many other essential services that residents depend on every day. We're grateful to San Diego County property owners for consistently meeting their obligations and helping make these vital services possible."

More than one million parcels throughout San Diego County are assessed property taxes each year, making property taxes one of the largest and most reliable funding sources for local governments, schools, and special districts.

Cohen also encouraged taxpayers to take advantage of the office's free online payment system for future tax payments.

"Today, about 75% of our customers already pay online using our free, secure e-check option," Cohen said. "Our goal is to make paying property taxes as convenient as possible. Paying online is fast, secure, environmentally friendly, and provides an immediate confirmation that your payment has been received. We encourage every taxpayer to visit sdttc.com to view and pay their property tax bill."

Benefits of paying property taxes online at sdttc.com:

• Secure: Payments are processed through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's secure website.
• Free: There is no fee when paying by e-check.
• Immediate Confirmation: Receive an electronic receipt as soon as your payment is submitted.
• Convenient: Pay anytime, from anywhere, without mailing a check or visiting an office.
• Environmentally Friendly: Reduce paper use and mailing-related emissions.

About the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for managing and investing public funds, collecting property taxes, and providing banking services to local agencies throughout the region. The office is dedicated to protecting public resources while delivering efficient, transparent, and customer-focused services. Learn more here.

About Larry Cohen, MBA

Larry Cohen is San Diego County's appointed Treasurer-Tax Collector, responsible for collecting over $9 billion in property taxes annually and managing an $18 billion pooled investment fund on behalf of every San Diegan. A lifelong San Diego native, Cohen previously served as Senior Policy Advisor on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and spent over 20 years in Fortune 500 senior management roles at Schering-Plough, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Merck KGaA. Mr. Cohen has a master’s in business administration from Strayer University in Washington, D.C., and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. Click here to learn more.