Property Tax Payment Instructions
Check Or Money Order Payee Name
Make check or money order payment to: SCC DTAC
Mailing Instructions
The County of Santa Clara, Department of Tax and Collections has partnered with an external lockbox service to process property tax payments.
Below are the different addresses (on your stub/coupon) that your bill payments are sent to:
Secured Bills (Secured Annual, Secured Escape)
Department of Tax and Collections
P.O. Box 60534
City of Industry, CA 91716-0534
United States
Supplemental Bills
Department of Tax and Collections
70 W. Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110-1767
United States
Unsecured, Other Bill Types, and Correspondence
Department of Tax and Collections
70 W. Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110-1767
United States
Use the courtesy envelope provided and return the appropriate stub(s)/coupon(s) with your payment to ensure timely processing. Include your mailing address, the Parcel Number, suffix and installment number of the bill being paid on your check or money order. A returned-check fee will be charged for all checks returned unpaid by the bank. If returned after the delinquent date, the Tax Collector must charge the penalties required by state law.
To ensure a timely payment, the payment envelope must be properly addressed and sent with the required postage. It will be deemed received on the date of the United States Post Office cancellation mark stamped on the envelope (Sec. 2512, R & T Code).
To understand the different postage types and how they affect your bill payment, please take a few moments to read: Understanding Postmarks.
If a payment is sent through an independent delivery service, it must be deposited for shipment with an independent delivery service that is an Internal Revenue Service designated delivery service in a sealed envelope or package, properly addressed with the required fee prepaid; delivery of which shall not be later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after the delinquency date. Send independent delivery service payments to:
Department of Tax and Collections
70 W. Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110-1767
United States
Note: If you submit your stub(s) with your check, it normally takes 2 to 5 business days to process your check from the date we receive your payment in the mail. However, if you do not submit your payment stub(s) with your check, it could take up to 15 business days to process your check.
Office Location and Hours
Our office is located at:
County Government Center
70 W. Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
United States
Office Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, excluding County Holidays
To avoid waiting in line, appointments are available.
Phone Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, excluding County Holidays
Pay Online
You can pay online using a credit/debit card or using an electronic check at: taxpayment.sccdtac.org
There is no fee if you pay by electronic check. Credit and Debit Card convenience fee amounts are detailed on the payment site.