San Diego Property Owners Pay a Record $9.66 Billion in Property Taxes
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen announced that property owners in the county, in California, have paid $9.66 billion in property taxes — nearly 99 percent of the $9.8 billion charged for the fiscal year — a record amount that helps fund the essential public services residents rely on every day.
This year's property tax charges increased by nearly $700 million over last year's $9.1 billion. More than one million parcels throughout San Diego County are assessed property taxes each year, making property taxes one of the largest and most reliable funding sources for local governments, schools and special districts.
"Every property tax payment helps strengthen our communities," Cohen said. "Property taxes provide critical funding for our public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, libraries, parks, roads, public health programs, and many other essential services that residents depend on every day. We're grateful to San Diego County property owners for consistently meeting their obligations and helping make these vital services possible."
Cohen also encouraged taxpayers to use the office's free online payment system: about 75 percent of customers already pay online using the free, secure e-check option. "Our goal is to make paying property taxes as convenient as possible. Paying online is fast, secure, environmentally friendly, and provides an immediate confirmation that your payment has been received," he said, urging taxpayers to visit sdttc.com. The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office manages and invests public funds, collects property taxes and provides banking services to local agencies throughout the region; Cohen is responsible for collecting over $9 billion in property taxes annually and managing an $18 billion pooled investment fund.
(Source: San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector)
Source: San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
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