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County of Monterey
Treasurer-Tax Collector

By The Numbers

1.05

Property Taxes
Collected Annually

3.45

Funds Invested

74

Customers Served
Annually

98.4

Customer Satisfaction

Auctions

Information on Monterey County Tax Defaulted Property Tax Auctions. Click here to find out more.

Tax Payment Options

There are several options available for making property tax payments. Click here to learn more.

Tax Assistance

Trouble Making Property Tax Payments? Explore Available Options Here

What Customers Say About Us

  • I would like to give a shout out to the members of the Monterey County Tax Collector’s Office, particularly to a gentleman named Carlos. All of the staff at the Tax Collector’s Office were helpful, with Carlos going above and beyond. In today’s age of diminishing customer service, it was a refreshing change to experience their kindness and helpfulness.
    Janet C., 01/10/2024
  • Thank you for your patience, understanding, and counsel in the saga to resolve the problems connected to paying our property taxes. It was comforting to know there was a human in the tax office who could listen and guide me.
    Sharon M., 01/17/2024
  • My interaction with both Daniel and Yadira was great today. They were professional and pleasant to work with!
    Mia, 04/02/2024
  • Julia was fantastic! Pleasant, helpful, professional, efficient, and courteous. Thank you!
    Randy, 04/09/2024
  • Eunice was very friendly and helpful. Please hire more people like her! Her customer service skills are on point!
    Frances, 04/09/2024