The Orange County Treasurer has payment options for all taxpayers during this unprecedented medical emergency. We encourage all taxpayers who can, to pay by tomorrow as that is the last timely payment date.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Property Tax Deadline is Friday, April 10, Penalty Cancellation Requests can be Filed after April 10
State law governs when property taxes are due and payable, and Treasurer-Tax Collector (Treasurer) is not authorized to change the April 10 deadline. We suggest that you “Stay Home, Stay Safe and Pay Online” using our no cost eCheck (bank account) payment option that provides same day credit and an emailed or printed receipt at ocgov.com/octaxbill, and is secure once you get to the third party payment page.
COVID-19 Hotline Hours to Change April 11
Effective Saturday, April 11, the Orange County COVID-19 Public Information Hotline and Health Referral Line will take calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Orange County Health Officer Issues Face Covering Recommendation for Essential Businesses
County of Orange Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick today issued a recommendation strongly encouraging all employees at essential businesses to wear a face covering while at work and all residents engaged in essential activities outside the home to do the same.
OC District Attorney Spitzer Vows Vigilance, Investigators on Elder and Child Abuse Prosecutions [April 9 Coronavirus Update]
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said prosecutors are still investigating child and elder abuse cases, even though the courts are shut down to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, which has now killed 17 people in Orange County out of 1,079 confirmed cases, according to health care agency.
OC Health Officer ‘Strongly Recommends’ Masks for Essential Employees
Essential workers in Orange County are being advised to wear masks starting Thursday as surrounding counties and one OC city are requiring masks for essential employees.
Newport Beach Community Philanthropist & Activist Tim Stoaks Joins Voice of OC Board of Directors
Tim Stoaks says his first order of business is to grow Voice of OC’s Ambassadors Program of donors who contribute annually $1,000 or more to sustain Voice of OC. This ongoing support is critical to Voice’s ability to add more reporters and more coverage.
Orange County Property Owners Get Less Hardship Clarity About Late Property Taxes
Other counties have been offering broader relief for property taxpayers. OC has taken a different approach.
Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
As California’s shelter-at-home period continues, many religious and cultural institutions that regularly welcome large crowds have creatively adapted to new challenges. Plus, a look at options at cultural institutions.
Meisenhelder: Learning from the Coronavirus
One important lesson from our experience with the pandemic COVID-19 is that we need a healthy public sector to be healthy ourselves.








