What is Unsecured Tax Four Plan?

Escape bills in excess of $500 may be eligible to be paid on a FOUR-YEAR PAYMENT PLAN. The payments are payable over a four-year period as per California Revenue and Taxation Code. 

To enroll a bill on the Four Year Plan, you must: 

  • File a written request with the Tax Collector’s office prior to the due date of the bill. 
  • Pay at least 20% of the tax, no later than the due date.

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1. What is an unsecured property tax?
2. What type of property is assessed as an unsecured personal property tax bill?
3. When is the Unsecured Tax assessed?
4. What is the lien date?
5. What if I no longer own the property?
6. How are Unsecured Tax Amounts determined?
7. What period of time does an Unsecured tax bill cover?
8. What is the fiscal year?
9. How are Unsecured taxes issued?
10. When should I expect my Unsecured tax bill?
11. What should I do if I don't receive a tax bill?
12. When are unsecured property taxes due?
13. What if I don't pay my tax bill prior to delinquency?
14. What happens after I pay a delinquency, on which a lien has been placed?
15. Where do I mail my tax payment?
16. Can payments be postmarked on the deadline?
17. Is a private postage meter date the same as the United States Postal Service postmark?
18. May taxes be paid with a credit or debit card?
19. If I sell my Unsecured property before the fiscal year, am I still responsible for the Unsecured taxes?
20. What if I disagree with the tax bill?
21. Do I need to pay the tax bill while appealing or talking with the Assessor about a reduction in the value assessed?
22. What if my check is dishonored by the bank?
23. What is Unsecured Tax Four Plan?
24. If I don't pay my Unsecured tax bill, is there any action the Tax Collector can take?