Santa Cruz County Real Estate Tax (California)

The Santa Cruz County Assessor's Office determines the appraisal value of the taxable property in their jurisdiction in order to assess the property taxes owed by residents in Santa Cruz County, CA. Assessors maintain a number of documents related to Santa Cruz County real estate taxes, including records on real estate tax assessments, property appraisals, and property tax payments. They may also provide information on foreclosures, tax liens, and historical property taxes. Assessors are sometimes responsible for providing information on Santa Cruz County real estate tax deductions, as well as information on the current and former owners, the property's size and location, and any zone or use regulations. These records, including transfers of property ownership, can be important resources for property owners or potential buyers of a property. These Santa Cruz County real estate tax records may be available on the Assessor Office website.

Santa Cruz County Assessor's Office Santa Cruz CA 701 Ocean Street 95060 831-454-2002


The Santa Cruz County Town and City Hall provides municipal services for their community, including maintaining real estate tax records and providing property tax services in Santa Cruz County. In some areas, the Town or City Hall manages property taxes, including keeping records on property tax assessments, records of paid and unpaid real estate taxes, and property appraisal values. They may also have Santa Cruz County public records on property ownership, paid and unpaid property taxes, tax liens, and foreclosures. Real estate records can establish the former and current property owners, the value of the property, and the taxes owed, which can be important for prospective Santa Cruz County buyers. Town and City Halls provide access to many of these records on their website.

Capitola City Hall Capitola CA 420 Capitola Avenue 95010 831-475-7300

San Juan Bautista City Hall Watsonville CA 311 2nd Street 95076 831-623-4661

Santa Cruz City Hall Santa Cruz CA 809 Center Street, Rm 10 95060 831-420-5030

Scotts Valley City Hall Scotts Valley CA 1 Civic Center Drive 95066 831-440-5602

Watsonville City Hall Watsonville CA 231 Union Street 95076 831-768-3240

The Santa Cruz County Auditor's Office provides oversight for government agencies, and as part of this job, Auditors evaluate the performance of government agencies and their compliance with laws, rules, and regulations in Santa Cruz County, CA. They also investigate corruption and fraudulent activities. Santa Cruz County Auditor Offices maintain a number of records related to the collection of real estate taxes and any problems with Santa Cruz County property tax collection or the government's use of real estate tax records. Their office produce audit reports, evaluations of government agencies, reports on corruption, and fraud investigation reports, including real estate-related documents. These Santa Cruz County public records may be available on the Auditor Office website.

Santa Cruz Auditor Santa Cruz CA 915 Cedar St 95060 650-565-8800


The Santa Cruz County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county or local government in Santa Cruz County, California. As part of their responsibilities, they keep detailed records on Santa Cruz County real estate taxes. These records include Santa Cruz County property tax assessments, real estate appraisal values, and ownership information for current and prior owners. Some may also provide information about unpaid property taxes, Santa Cruz County tax liens, foreclosures, or real estate tax deductions. Santa Cruz County Clerks also have records that describe the property and its size, the history of any property transfers and the price, as well as zone and use information. The Clerk Office may provide access to real estate tax documents on its website.

Santa Cruz County Clerk Santa Cruz CA 701 Ocean Street 95060 831-454-2060

Scotts Valley City Clerk Scotts Valley CA 1 Civic Center Drive 95066 831-440-5602


The Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds is responsible for keeping a range of real estate tax documents for a county or local government in Santa Cruz County, CA. Their office ensures the accuracy of Santa Cruz County real estate tax records as well as property and land records. Recorders of Deeds have records on real estate taxes such as Santa Cruz County property tax assessments, property appraisals, tax liens, and foreclosures. These documents contain information on previous and current property owners, descriptions of the property and its size, any real estate tax deductions, and the history of the property's sales and prices. Santa Cruz County Recorders of Deeds may provide online access to their real estate tax documents.

Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds Santa Cruz CA 701 Ocean Street 95060 831-454-2800


The Santa Cruz County Treasurer and Tax Collector Office is charged with collecting local taxes and disbursing the funds, which mainly come in the form of real estate taxes in Santa Cruz County, California. Their office maintains a number of real estate-related records, including Santa Cruz County real estate tax assessments, property appraisals, and property ownership records. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep records on tax liens, foreclosures, and property tax payments, as well as property transfer and sale documents such as Santa Cruz County titles and deeds. These records can establish the former and current owners of a property, the value of the property, and the taxes owed. Santa Cruz County Treasurer and Tax Collector Offices may provide online access to their real estate tax records.

Santa Cruz County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office Santa Cruz CA 701 Ocean Street 95060 831-454-2510