Tax Collector
Find property tax bills, payment options and tax collection services. Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[4]
Source checked October 14, 2026[2]www.placer.ca.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official Placer County property-tax instructions and payment options. Follow the county’s instructions for your bill type and review the amount and any payment charges before paying.
Check the location and general/special license category. Businesses operating only inside a city use that city’s authority.
Service area: Businesses operating in unincorporated Placer County, including nonresident operators; city-only activity has separate requirements. [6]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- The county distinguishes city-only operations from activity in its unincorporated area; contact the relevant city. [14]
Use the county’s application and renewal page to choose the appropriate process. This link is an official instructions page.
Service area: Placer County business licensing for the unincorporated area. [8]
Read the county’s application/renewal instructions; the posted annual renewal is separate from the initial category-specific application fee.
Service area: Renewal of Placer County business licenses for the county licensing jurisdiction. [10]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| General business license — commercial application | $131.00per application | Commercial-location application; annual renewal is separate. No effective date is confirmed.[11] |
| General business license — home-based application | $111.00per application | Home-based application; annual renewal is separate. No effective date is confirmed.[12] |
| Business-license annual renewal | $20.00per annual renewal | The page posts this renewal for its listed general and special categories; check the application instructions for the business activity.[13] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked3 source pages · 14 citations
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- [1] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · Placer row — tax telephone column
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
31. Placer Matt Maynard 530-889-4300 Andrew Sisk 530-889-4160 Megan Wood 530-889-4020 Tristan Butcher 530-889-4120 Gaines
- [2] Placer County — Treasurer-Tax Collector | Placer County, CA (opens in a new tab)
Placer County tax collector · Current official tax-collection department heading or role context; existing ID, county, government, name, route and roles retained.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Loading Skip to Main Content Tax Collector Treasurer Revenue Services Business Licenses Investor Information × Pay or View Taxes Business Licenses Transient Occupancy Tax Investor Information
- [3] Placer County — Treasurer-Tax Collector | Placer County, CA (opens in a new tab)
Placer County tax collector · Current county property-tax service heading or explicitly linked destination; bill type and payment channel are reviewed separately.
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Content Tax Collector Treasurer Revenue Services Business Licenses Investor Information × Pay or View Taxes Business Licenses Transient Occupancy Tax Investor Information Change Tax Bill Address Property Tax Info Treasurer-Tax Collector The mission of the T
- [4] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Any resident or non-resident doing business, in the unincorporated areas of Placer County, is required to obtain a business license.
- [5] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Any resident or non-resident doing business, in the unincorporated areas of Placer County, is required to obtain a business license.
- [6] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Any resident or non-resident doing business, in the unincorporated areas of Placer County, is required to obtain a business license.
- [7] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Apply or Renew
- [8] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Any resident or non-resident doing business, in the unincorporated areas of Placer County, is required to obtain a business license.
- [9] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fee: $131 application fee, $20 annual renewal
- [10] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Any resident or non-resident doing business, in the unincorporated areas of Placer County, is required to obtain a business license.
- [11] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
A business operating in a commercial location in Placer County requires a General Business license. Fee: $131 application fee, $20 annual renewal
- [12] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Any home-based business requires a General Business license.Fee: $111 application fee, $20 annual renewal
- [13] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Home Fee: $111 application fee, $20 annual renewal Commercial Fee: $131 application fee, $20 annual renewal
- [14] Placer County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Placer County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
You do not need a Placer County business license if you are only conducting business within the following city limits, however, you may need a license from the appropriate city (see links below):