Property taxes due next week

Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Jenine Windeshausen reminds property owners that 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 is the deadline for the first installment of annual property taxes for the 2009-2010 year. To pay by credit card, debit card or electronic fund transfer (EFT), visit or call toll free (866) 482-9768. Fees apply. To pay by virtual check, visit www.placer.-ca.gov/tax. Mailed payments should be sent to 2976 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603 and must be postmarked by Dec. 10 to avoid penalties. Payments may also be made in person at the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office at 2976 Richardson Drive in Auburn. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, except holidays. There is also a drive-up deposit box in front of the building, as well as one in the lobby of the Tax Collector's Office.Taxpayers with questions about their bill may contact the Tax Collector's staff by calling (530) 889-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. An automated phone system is available 24 hours a day to assist taxpayers by calling (530) 889-4120. A parcel number is needed to obtain information through the automated phone system or online. ~ Staff report