Treasurer-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.[5]
Source checked October 12, 2026[1]www.smcgov.org
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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 tax bills, balances and payment options. Read the office’s current requirements before continuing.
Confirm whether the business category needs a county license before applying. The Business License Board and Planning/Building review applications; other license or event fees can apply.
Service area: Certain businesses in unincorporated San Mateo County; the source does not require every business to obtain this license. [7]
Before you start
- Information & documents
- Complete the New Business Zoning Conformance Review Form to help determine applicability and include it with the business-license application when required. [9]
- Eligibility & access
- The $50 application charge is not the full license/event cost; additional category-specific charges may apply. [10]
- Availability · Confirm applicability before paying
- Planning and Tax Collector have separate contact options for checking whether the license is required. [13]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| County business-license application | $50.00per application | Nonrefundable application fee; additional fees for the actual license or event may apply. No effective date is confirmed.[8] |
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 checked4 source pages · 13 citations
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- [1] San Mateo County — departments directory (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Department directory: Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Property Tax History
- [2] San Mateo County — tax collector (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Service link: Click this link to view/pay property taxes.
Source reviewed October 12, 2026View supporting excerpt
Click this link to view/pay property taxes.
- [3] San Mateo County — tax collector (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Forms/document link: Forms/Brochures
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Forms/Brochures
- [4] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · San Mateo row — tax telephone column
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
41. San Mateo Mark Church 650-363-4500 Juan Raigoza 650-363-4777 Sherry Golestan 650-363-4123 Sandie Arnott 866-220-0308 Lieber
- [5] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Business Licenses are issued only for certain businesses located in unincorporated San Mateo County. All Business License Applications are reviewed and approved by the County’s Business License Board with the Planning and Building.
- [6] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Business Licenses are issued only for certain businesses located in unincorporated San Mateo County. All Business License Applications are reviewed and approved by the County’s Business License Board with the Planning and Building.
- [7] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Business Licenses are issued only for certain businesses located in unincorporated San Mateo County. All Business License Applications are reviewed and approved by the County’s Business License Board with the Planning and Building.
- [8] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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There is a $50.00 non-refundable fee for Business License Applications.
- [9] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Individuals inquiring about a new business at the Planning Counter must complete the New Business Zoning Conformance Review Form. This form will assist the Planning Counter in determining whether a Business License is required. Please complete and submit the form with your Business License Application, if applicable.
- [10] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Please note that additional fees may apply for the actual license or event, depending on the type of business or activity. These fees will be collected before the application is issued.
- [11] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Business License Application
- [12] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 866-220-0308, to determine whether a Business License is required.
- [13] San Mateo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Before submitting your application and application fee, applicants may contact the Planning Division at 650-363-1825 or at planningprojects@smcgov.org or contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 866-220-0308, to determine whether a Business License is required.