Sonoma County officials are urging taxpayers to ditch the mailbox and use secure payment methods as the April 10th property tax deadline approaches.
Auditor-Controller Erick Roeser issued the warning this week, noting a rise in check fraud involving payments sent through the postal service. To ensure payments are received safely and on time, residents are encouraged to pay online via free e-Check, by phone, or in person at the Santa Rosa tax office.
Officials also cautioned that the Postal Service now postmarks mail based on regional processing, which could lead to late penalties even if a check is dropped off by the 5 p.m. Friday deadline. For those still choosing to pay by mail, a valid USPS postmark remains the only proof of a timely payment.
To view or pay your bill securely, visit the Sonoma County tax collector’s website before next Friday.