Public Assistance Collections
Public Assistance Collections accepts payments for public assistance and welfare debts such as CalWORKs, CalFresh (Food Stamps), General Assistance, CAPI, Adoption Assistance, Foster Care, and IHSS Provider overpayments.
Online Payments
Seven Days a Week, 24 Hours a Day
Secure online payments can be made by credit or debit card at any time.
Accepted cards are:
- Discover
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- bank issued debit card
There is no fee for using this method of payment.
Use your monthly billing statement information for case number, last name, and first name to begin the online payment process.
Mail-In Payments
Please do not mail cash
Make checks or money orders payable to the SCC DTAC. Include case number and debtor name.
Mail payment to:
Department of Tax and Collections
852 N. 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone Payments
Seven Days a Week, 24 Hours a Day
To pay by phone dial: 1-844-472-9772
Secure payments by phone can be made by credit card or debit card at any time.
Accepted cards are:
- Discover
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- bank issued debit card
There is no fee for using this method of payment.
What you’ll need to pay by phone:
- your zip code
- your debt number (found on your monthly billing statement)
Payment Drop Box
Seven Days a Week, 24 Hours a Day
Please do not deposit cash
A payment drop slot is located on the southeast corner of the building near the entrance adjacent to the parking lot.
Tax and Collections
852 N. 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112
In-Person Payments
To limit the spread of the Coronavirus, limited in-person services are available by appointment.
Contact Information
Email Address:
[email protected]
Telephone Number:
(408) 326-1004
All inquiries will be answered within 2 business days.