The County of Orange has proclaimed April as National Financial Literacy Month to improve the financial literacy of the public. Chairman Doug Chaffee presented the proclamation at Tuesday’s Board meeting to Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich, who is leading the education efforts for National Financial Literacy Month. This is a yearly …continue reading
The second installment deadline to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2021/22 is Monday, April 11, due to April 10 being on a Sunday. “Pay online by using our secure 24/7 online ‘no cost’ eCheck payment option,” said OC Treasurer Shari Freidenrich. “You will receive same day credit …continue reading
The unsecured property low value exemption for business equipment, boats and aircraft has been increased to $10,000 following a vote by the Board of Supervisors effective January 1, 2022. In addition, liens will no longer be recorded if the outstanding delinquent unsecured tax base amount is $100 or less, up …continue reading
The County of Orange has proclaimed the week of March 6 through March 12 as National Consumer Protection Week to provide information of interest to County consumers. Chairman Doug Chaffee presented the proclamation at Tuesday’s Board meeting to Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich, who is leading the education efforts for National …continue reading
Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich announced that 54,478 unsecured property tax bills totaling over $320 million have been mailed to the names of the property owners on the most recent tax roll. These unsecured property tax bills are now available online at ocgov.com/octaxbill. These unsecured property taxes are related to …continue reading
The unsecured property low value exemption for business equipment, boats and aircraft has been increased to $7,500 following a vote by the Board of Supervisors. In addition, liens will no longer be recorded if the outstanding delinquent tax base amount is less than $75. The secured property low value exemption …continue reading
Thursday is the final day for homeowners and small businesses to pay base property tax without penalty and complete and submit the COVID-19 penalty cancellation request form if they have been directly affected by COVID-19. The Governor’s Executive Order provides for penalty cancellations for certain homeowners and small businesses that …continue reading
The second installment deadline to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2020/21 is Monday, April 12, due to April 10 being on a Saturday. “Stay safe and pay online by using our secure 24/7 online ‘no cost’ eCheck payment option if you are able to pay your property …continue reading
The County Service Center has closed temporarily as precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19. Taxpayers are urged to make all property tax payments securely online at ocgov.com/octaxbill. Homeowners and small businesses (as defined by the SBA) who were unable to deliver payment for secured property taxes by December …continue reading
COVID-19 has probably had a significant impact on your employment or business, affecting your cash flow and liquidity. The first installment deadline is Thursday, December 10, to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2020-2021. An option exists to delay your first and second installment payments if you meet …continue reading
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on businesses, business owners and their employees. However, State law mandates when all property taxes are due. Unsecured property taxes related to business property, leased equipment, boats and aircraft for fiscal year 2020-21 are due on August 31. During these unprecedented times, Treasurer Shari …continue reading
Taxpayers can start making in-person property tax payments by cash, check or credit/debit card starting June 22 at the County’s Service Center. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place including physical distancing measures limiting the number of people allowed inside the County Service Center with the overflow outside in a shaded …continue reading
State law governs when property taxes are due and payable, and Treasurer-Tax Collector (Treasurer) is not authorized to change the April 10 deadline. We suggest that you “Stay Home, Stay Safe and Pay Online” using our no cost eCheck (bank account) payment option that provides same day credit and an …continue reading