Property Tax Standards
Pursuant to Government Code section 30301, the State Controller instructs, advises, and directs California’s county tax collectors as to their duties under the law. Resources including reference material, publications, sample forms, legislative information, and more, are provided on this webpage by the State Controller's Tax Programs Unit.
Manuals
County Tax Collector's Reference Manual
County Tax Sale Procedural Manual
Unsecured Property Tax Collection Manual
Chapter 8 Agreement Sale Guide
Legislation
Statutes of Interest for County Tax Collectors
Statistics
Property Tax Collection Statistical Report by Fiscal Year
Tax-Defaulted Land Sales
Public Auctions and Bidder Information
County Offices
Key Personnel Listing Documents and Information
Committee on County Tax Collecting Procedures
Committee on County Tax Collecting Procedures
Property Tax Postponement Program
Property Tax Postponement (PTP)
Resources
California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors
California State Board of Equalization Property Tax Information
California Legislative Information
County Policy Guides, Manuals, and Reference Materials
Contact Information
Questions? Contact the Tax Programs Unit at propertytax@sco.ca.gov