Kings County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax, Office, Hours and Bill Lookup
This guide is for the Kings County Tax Collector in Hanford, California. Use it to pay a secured or unsecured property tax bill, find the official online tax inquiry portal, understand office hours, mail a payment safely, avoid postmark problems, check penalties, separate Tax Collector work from Assessor work, and avoid confusing Kings County, California with King County, Washington or Kings County, New York.
Important disambiguation: this post is for Kings County, California. It is not for King County, Washington, and it is not for Brooklyn / Kings County, New York. If your property is not in Kings County, CA, do not use the Hanford Tax Collector portal or mailing address.
- Office name
- Kings County Tax Collector / Treasurer-Tax Collector
- Official payment portal
- Tax Collector Public Inquiry for Kings County
- Main office
- Government Center, Building 7, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230
- Phone and email
- (559) 852-2479; kctax@co.kings.ca.us
- Fax
- (559) 582-1236
- Office hours
- Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Mail payments to
- Kings County Tax Collector, 1400 W Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230
- Checks payable to
- Kings County Tax Collector
How to pay Kings County property tax online
The fastest route for most taxpayers is the official Kings County Tax Collector Public Inquiry portal. That portal lets you search for a tax bill and make an online payment. It is the correct online payment path for Kings County, California property taxes, not a third-party search result and not a general tax advice website.
- Open the official payment portal. Use the Kings County Tax Collector Public Inquiry page at common1.mptsweb.com/MBC/kings/tax/search.
- Search carefully. Use your parcel, fee number, bill details, or property address. If the street search does not work, try shorter address formatting rather than typing every word exactly as it appears on a mailing label.
- Confirm the property before paying. Check the owner name, property location, assessment number, installment, tax year and amount. Paying the wrong parcel is a serious avoidable mistake.
- Review the fee screen. Online payments are processed by a vendor, and service fees may apply. The county states that the vendor, not the Treasurer-Tax Collector office, assesses online service fees.
- Save proof of payment. Keep the confirmation number, payment date, bill year, parcel number and receipt image. Do not rely only on a bank statement if you later need to prove which installment was paid.
The public inquiry portal warns that address searches can fail when the deed uses abbreviations. For example, you may need to search with a shortened direction or without typing out Street, Road, Drive or Lane. If the address search is weak, use the APN, fee number or parcel details from your bill, deed, escrow paperwork or Assessor information.
Kings County property tax payment options
Kings County lists several ways to pay: online, by phone, by mail and in person. The right option depends on how close you are to the deadline, whether you need proof of mailing, whether a merchant fee matters to you, and whether your payment is large enough to require electronic funds transfer.
| Payment method | Official route | Best for | Important caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Tax Collector Public Inquiry | Fast lookup, printing a bill, making a card or electronic payment, confirming the amount due. | Vendor service fees apply to online payments; verify the fee before submitting. |
| By phone | Call 1-855-563-9707 | Taxpayers who want to pay by phone instead of using the website. | Have your tax bill details ready before calling; fees may apply depending on payment type. |
| By mail | Kings County Tax Collector, 1400 W Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230 | Check, money order or cashier’s check payments sent before the deadline. | Mail early and protect your postmark; late postmarks can trigger penalties. |
| In person | Government Center, Building 7, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford | Taxpayers who need counter help or want to pay at the office. | Friday hours end at noon, and county holidays can affect availability. |
| EFT / wire for large payments | Contact the Tax Collector for instructions or use the public inquiry portal. | Aggregate real-property tax payments of $50,000 or more. | Kings County states qualifying payments of $50,000 or more are legally required to be paid by EFT and checks will not be accepted. |
If you use your bank’s online bill-pay system, the bank may print and mail a paper check. Kings County warns taxpayers to allow at least 5 to 10 business days for that check to be processed and received. The payment is considered received based on the date appearing on the check from the payment processing center. A bank bill-pay request made on the due date is not the same as a county payment received on time.
Kings County Tax Collector office, hours and map
The Kings County Tax Collector is located at the Kings County Government Center in Hanford. The Tax Collector address and mailing address are both listed as 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230, with the office in Government Center, Building 7.
Do not assume the office is open full day on Friday. If you are driving from Lemoore, Corcoran, Avenal, Armona, Kettleman City or Stratford, confirm the timing first and avoid arriving near closing.
Use this number for payment status, tax bills, delinquency questions, postmark questions and Tax Collector routing. Use the Assessor for assessed value, exemption and mailing-address ownership issues.
Kings County property tax due dates and penalties
For secured property taxes, Kings County states that bills are mailed on or about November 1 each year. The first and second installments are due before the usual California property-tax delinquency dates of December 10 and April 10. If you do not receive your bill by November 10, the county tells taxpayers to contact the Tax Collector and provide the APN or fee number if possible.
| Tax event | Kings County guidance | Penalty risk |
|---|---|---|
| Secured bills mailed | Mailed on or about November 1 annually. | Not receiving a bill does not remove the taxpayer’s responsibility to pay on time. |
| First installment | Pay by December 10 before the 5:00 PM delinquency point. | A 10% penalty is added after the deadline. |
| Second installment | Pay by April 10 before the 5:00 PM delinquency point. | A 10% penalty plus a $20 cost is added after the deadline. |
| End of fiscal year | June 30 is important for unpaid secured taxes. | A $30 redemption fee and 1.5% per month penalty can be added on the unpaid tax amount. |
| Unsecured tax deadline | Unsecured bills are due before 5:00 PM on August 31, with extension to the next business day if the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday. | A 10% penalty can apply at delinquency, with additional monthly penalties after that. |
Postmark caution for mailed payments: Kings County warns that USPS machine-applied postmarks can be later than the actual mailing date. To reduce risk near a deadline, ask for a manual local postmark at the counter, use a postage validation imprint, buy a Certificate of Mailing, or use Registered or Certified Mail. This is not overkill when the alternative is a 10% penalty.
Secured vs unsecured property taxes in Kings County
The Tax Collector handles more than one kind of property-tax bill. Knowing the difference matters because due dates, collection risk and responsible party can differ.
Secured property taxes
Secured taxes are tied to real property such as land, homes, buildings, lots, offices, pools, orchards and improvements. The tax is secured by the land or structure. If taxes remain unpaid long enough, the property can eventually become subject to tax-defaulted collection processes.
Unsecured property taxes
Unsecured taxes are value-based taxes not secured to real property. Kings County examples include business fixtures, business personal property, boats, jet skis, aircraft, aircraft hangars, certain mobile homes, supplemental escape taxes and prorated escape taxes.
How to search, print or confirm a Kings County tax bill
The most common taxpayer problem is not knowing the exact amount due or not having the bill in hand. Kings County tells taxpayers to use the Tax Collector Public Inquiry portal to view, print and make payments for missing bills. This is especially useful if you own multiple parcels or did not receive a mailed bill.
- Start with the Tax Collector portal. Open Tax Collector Public Inquiry.
- Use the best identifier. A parcel number, fee number or APN is usually stronger than a street search. If you only have a street address, shorten directions and street suffixes if the first search fails.
- Check every bill if you own multiple parcels. The county tells taxpayers to keep track of all parcel numbers and make sure bills are received for every property owned.
- Confirm the installment. Do not accidentally pay only one installment when another is already delinquent or due soon.
- Print or save the bill. Keep a copy for your escrow company, accountant, lender, buyer, seller or records.
If your address is 1234 West 32nd Street, the portal suggests trying a shorter format such as 1234 W, or 1234 W 32nd, instead of typing out every direction and street suffix. This is because recorded deeds can use abbreviations that do not match how you normally write the address.
Tax Collector vs Assessor: which Kings County office do you need?
The Tax Collector collects property taxes and handles payment, delinquency and collection questions. The Assessor handles assessed value, exemptions, parcel information, ownership-related assessment questions and mailing-address changes tied to assessment records. Calling the wrong office can waste time, especially near payment deadlines.
| Your issue | Correct office | Phone or official route |
|---|---|---|
| Pay property tax, print bill, delinquent amount, payment status | Kings County Tax Collector | (559) 852-2479 or Tax Collector Public Inquiry |
| Assessed value, exemptions, property description, parcel map | Kings County Assessor | (559) 852-2486 or Property Information and Values Online |
| Wrong mailing address on secured tax bill | Kings County Assessor | (559) 852-2486; the county says the Assessor requires a signature for address changes. |
| Disagree with unsecured assessed value | Kings County Assessor | (559) 852-2486 |
| Delinquency date or payment information | Kings County Tax Collector | (559) 852-2479 |
| Formal challenge to assessed value | Board of Equalization / Assessment Appeals | Assessment Appeals information |
New homeowner checklist for Kings County property taxes
New owners in Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Avenal and other Kings County communities often assume the lender, escrow company or seller handled everything. That assumption can be expensive. In California, supplemental bills, address changes and installment timing often surprise buyers after closing.
1. Check the parcel
Use the Tax Collector Public Inquiry portal and Assessor property information to confirm your parcel number, property location and tax bill status.
2. Confirm mailing address
If the address is wrong, contact the Assessor at (559) 852-2486. Kings County states that secured bills are mailed to the last known address and address changes require owner signature.
3. Watch supplemental bills
A purchase or new construction can create supplemental tax bills. Do not ignore a bill because you believe taxes were already handled at closing.
4. Track both installments
Calendar December 10 and April 10. If you pay through escrow, verify the lender actually paid the correct installment.
5. Keep receipts
Save online confirmations, mailing proof, canceled checks or escrow statements. You may need them during refinancing, sale, dispute or tax preparation.
6. Do not wait for a bill
Failure to receive a bill does not cancel penalties. If you do not receive a bill by November 10, contact the Tax Collector and search online.
Delinquent taxes, tax-default risk and installment redemption
Kings County explains that secured taxes are a lien against real property. If they remain unpaid for five years, the property may be sold to cover the taxes owed. This is why older unpaid taxes should be handled quickly. Waiting does not freeze the balance; penalties and redemption charges can keep adding up.
If a tax bill shows a prior-year delinquent message, do not only pay the current installment and assume the problem is gone. Call the Tax Collector at (559) 852-2479 and ask for the full status. Kings County notes that substantial savings in penalties can be achieved by paying prior-year taxes or starting a five-year installment plan of redemption when applicable.
Before selling, refinancing, transferring, inheriting or buying a Kings County property, check tax status directly through the official portal or the Tax Collector. Escrow companies usually catch tax issues, but you should not wait until closing week to discover a prior-year delinquency, parcel mismatch or missing installment.
Unsecured property tax for businesses, boats, aircraft and personal property
Unsecured tax bills can confuse taxpayers because they are not always tied to the current real-property owner in the way secured bills are. Kings County lists examples such as business fixtures, business personal property, boats, jet skis, aircraft, aircraft hangars, some mobile homes, supplemental escape and prorated escape taxes on real property that changed ownership before the bill was issued.
If the assessee name, property being assessed or value appears wrong, Kings County directs taxpayers to the Assessor at (559) 852-2486. If the question is about the delinquency date or payment information, contact the Tax Collector at (559) 852-2479. You should still pay before the delinquency date if you are appealing or discussing a reduction, because the county warns that payment is needed to avoid penalties, liens or enforced collections. If the amount is reduced later, the county indicates a refund will be issued.
Wrong Kings County, King County or Brooklyn property tax page?
The phrase “Kings County Tax Collector” can create three common search problems. First, Kings County, California is the county covered here. Second, King County, Washington has property taxes, but it is a different county with a different payment system and different office. Third, Kings County, New York is Brooklyn, where property-tax functions are handled through New York City, not the Hanford, California Tax Collector.
Kings County, California
Use this page for property in Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Avenal, Armona, Stratford, Kettleman City and other Kings County, CA areas.
King County, Washington
Seattle-area property taxes are not paid to Kings County, CA. Use King County Treasury Operations instead.
Kings County, New York
Brooklyn property-tax payments are not handled by the Kings County, CA Tax Collector. Use New York City’s official property-tax system.
Official Kings County tax links
Use these official pages for final verification before paying, mailing, appealing, changing an address or relying on a deadline.
Tax Collector pages
Kings County Tax Collector FAQ
What is the Kings County Tax Collector phone number?
The Kings County Tax Collector phone number is (559) 852-2479. Use it for property tax bill, payment, delinquency and Tax Collector questions.
Where is the Kings County Tax Collector office?
The office is located at the Kings County Government Center, Building 7, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230.
What are the Kings County Tax Collector office hours?
Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Always check county holiday closures before visiting near a deadline.
How do I pay Kings County property tax online?
Use the official Kings County Tax Collector Public Inquiry portal. Search your bill, confirm the property and installment, review any vendor service fee, then save the confirmation after payment.
Can I pay Kings County property tax by phone?
Yes. Kings County lists phone payments at 1-855-563-9707. Have your tax bill, parcel or fee number, payment information and installment details ready before calling.
Where do I mail a Kings County property tax payment?
Mail payments to Kings County Tax Collector, 1400 W Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230. Make checks payable to Kings County Tax Collector. Mail early and protect your postmark if you are close to a deadline.
Does Kings County accept partial property tax payments?
Kings County states that partial payments are not accepted and will be returned. If you cannot pay in full or have prior-year delinquent taxes, contact the Tax Collector before the deadline to understand your options.
What happens if I miss the December 10 or April 10 deadline?
Kings County states that a 10% penalty is added after the December 10 deadline, and a 10% penalty plus a $20 cost is added after the April 10 deadline. Additional redemption costs and monthly penalties can apply after the end of the fiscal year on unpaid secured taxes.
Who do I call if my assessed value or exemption is wrong?
Call the Kings County Assessor at (559) 852-2486. The Tax Collector handles payments and delinquency information, but the Assessor handles assessed value, exemptions, property description and mailing-address changes.
What if I did not receive my Kings County property tax bill?
Use the Tax Collector Public Inquiry portal to search and print the bill, or call the Tax Collector at (559) 852-2479. Kings County states that failure to receive a bill does not cancel the responsibility to pay on time or prevent penalties.
Is this page for King County, Washington property taxes?
No. This guide is for Kings County, California. King County, Washington has a separate property tax office and payment system.
Is this page for Kings County, New York or Brooklyn property taxes?
No. This guide is not for Brooklyn or Kings County, New York. New York City handles property-tax payments for Brooklyn properties through its own official system.