Homeowners in Los Angeles and Orange counties have until the close of business on Thursday, Dec. 10, to pay the first installment of their 2026-27 secured property tax bill before penalties begin. The installment is technically due Sunday, Nov. 1. Neither county treats it as late until the December date passes.
Orange County’s bills are already online, and Los Angeles County says it mails its bills in October. The gap between the due date and the cutoff is about five and a half weeks.
Orange County: online now, 10% penalty after Dec. 10
The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s homepage says the 2026-27 secured bills are now online, searchable by address or assessor parcel number or by scanning the QR code on the bill. The first installment is due Nov. 1 and “must be paid by Dec. 10 to avoid penalties.” The county treasurer is Shari L. Freidenrich…