Second installment of real property taxes due April 10, 2026

Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Jordan Kaufman reminds the public that the second installment of your Kern County property tax is delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026. In order to avoid a 10% late penalty and a $10.00 delinquency fee, property tax payments must be made in person, electronically, or postmarked on or before April 10, 2026.

Various methods of payment are available:

1) Pay online: via the Treasurer-Tax Collector's website at www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us

Electronic Checks (ACH) can be used for on-line payments with zero fees. Credit cards and debit cards have a 2.19% card processing fee based on the amount of taxes paid, with a minimum fee of $2.00. The 2.19% processing fee is the same whether you pay on-line or in person.

2) Mail payment to:

KCTTC Payment Center

P.O. Box 541004

Los Angeles, CA 90054-1004

3) In person at:

Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office

1115 Truxtun Avenue - 2nd Floor

Bakersfield, CA 93301.

(Waiting times may vary between 1-2 hours)

If you do not have your tax bill, you may request a substitute tax bill or you may obtain the amount of property tax due by calling (661) 868-3490 or by emailing [email protected]. Property tax and parcel information are also available on our website.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.