Tax Collector

The County Tax Collector is an elected official governed by the Revenue and Taxation Code and is responsible for the billing and collection of all real and personal property taxes. These taxes are the assessments on secured, unsecured, supplemental, and delinquent roll property taxes. In addition, the office collects the Motel/Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax. The Tax Collector is responsible for the auction of all tax defaulted properties.

The Merced County Tax Collector's office is located on the main floor of the County Administration Building at 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Telephone (209) 385-7592 • Fax (209) 725-3905

• General Information
• Defaulted Tax Sale
• Transient Occupancy Tax
• Articles of Interest
• View or Pay Taxes Online