Amador County – Amador County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michael E. Ryan on Wednesday reminded property owners that they have until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 to make the first installment payment of their annual secured property taxes for fiscal year 2011-2012.

Ryan said the first installment would normally be delinquent after Dec. 10, but since Dec. 10 falls on a Saturday, the delinquent date is being extended to the next business day.

The first installment of secured property taxes was due and payable on Nov. 1, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 p.m. Dec. 12. He said thereafter, a 10 percent delinquent penalty will be added.

Ryan said payments may be made by mail and must be postmarked by Dec. 12 in order to avoid late penalties.

Payments may also be made in person at the Amador County Tax Collector’s Office, on the second floor of the Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street in Jackson, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays.

A payment drop box is located on the outside wall of the alcove to the immediate left of the main entrance of the Administration Center. Additionally, payments may be made with a credit card in the Tax Collector/Treasurer’s office, or by telephone by calling 1-800-609-4599. Credit card and e-check payments may also be made over the Internet by visiting the website shown on tax bills.

Amador County property tax information is available on the county website, under “Online Services” and “Public Tax Information.”

For additional info, contact the Tax Collector’s Office.

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