[Noah930]

When do you pay your property tax?

In California, property tax (for land/homes) is due twice per year. You can pay it all at once in November, or half in November and the other half in February. Technically, the due dates are Nov 1 and Feb 1.

However, there's fine print that says while the due dates are Nov 1 and Feb 1, you are not considered delinquent until Dec 10 or April 11. So as long as your check is post-marked by Dec 10 or April 11, no fine. BTW, the fine is considerable at 10%.

So am I a sucker for paying on Nov 1/Feb 1? Does everyone drag it out as long as the law allows and wait until the 2nd week of December or April to pay?