Terri Mc Brayer, Treasurer - Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1297
11 Court Street
Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-1251
Email: Tax Collector
Email: Treasurer
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed daily from 1 to 2 for lunch. Closed all Federal Holidays.
The Treasurer-Tax Collector is elected for a four-year term and has two primary responsibilities. As the Tax Collector he or she is responsible for collecting taxes on all secured and unsecured property, and collection of transient occupancy taxes. As Treasurer, he or she is responsible for cash management, safeguarding county funds, providing full accountability, maintaining an effective cash flow, and investing idle funds.
Mission Statement:
The Trinity County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is committed to fulfilling our legal obligation to collect and protect the vital revenues of local government; to listen and be responsive to our valued customers and employees; and to create an environment which promotes efficiency and competence while delivering the highest quality of service.
Overview of Treasurer Duties:
The Treasurer provides general banking services for all county departments, county schools and special districts. Disburses funds by paying county warrants, electronic payments and electronic payroll. The Treasurer manages the county investment portfolio, while following a safe investment policy and maximizing the county's return on investments.
| TREASURER DUTIES | |
| County Banking | Special Projects |
| Warrant Redemption/ Reconciliation | Investments |
| Department Deposits to Treasury | Cash Management for County |
| Interest Apportionments | Interface with Agencies for payments |
| Administration of Bond Proceeds |
Electronic transmission of payroll for County and Schools |
| Financial Information | Reporting |
Overview of Tax Collector Duties:
Revenue and Taxation Codes treat each type of tax and fee individually. For that reason the Tax Collector must handle current and delinquent taxes as separate functions.
| COLLECTOR DUTIES | |
| Secured Tax Collection | |
| Billing | Respond to Inquiries |
| Collection | Record Maintenance |
| Recording, Accounting | Interface with Taxpaying Agencies |
| Reporting | Mobile Home Clearances |
| Process Revisions/ Cancellations | Bulk Transfers |
| Refunds | Parcel Map Bonds |
| Delinquent Follow-Up | Lot Line Adjustments |
| Returned Checks | |
| Unsecured Tax Collection | |
| Billing | Refunds |
| Collection | Delinquent Follow-Up |
| Recording, Accounting | Record Maintenance |
| Reporting | Respond to Inquiries |
| Process Revisions/Cancellations | |
| Supplemental Tax | |
| Billing | Process Revisions/ Cancellations |
| Collection | Refunds |
| Recording, Accounting | Delinquent Follow-Up |
| Reporting | Interface with Taxpaying Agencies |
| Delinquent Tax | |
| Billing | Bankruptcies |
| Collection | Respond to Inquiries |
| Recording, Accounting | Record Liens |
| Reporting | Release Liens |
| Installment Plans | Auctions |
| Seizure and Sale of Assets | |
| Transient Occupancy Tax | |
| Billing | Collection |
| Recording, Accounting | Delinquent Follow-Up |
| Respond to Inquiries | Identify and Notify New Owners |
Treasurer Investment Policy
2021-22 Investment Policy
Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Reports:
2021 Investment Reports -
Quarterly Investment Report Sept 2021
Quarterly Investment Report June 2021 Quarterly Investment Report March 2021
2020 Investment Reports -
Quarterly Investment Report Dec 2020 Quarterly Investment Report Sept 2020
Quarterly Investment Report June 2020 Quarterly Investment Report March 2020
2019 Investment Reports -
Quarterly Investment Report Dec 2019 Quarterly Investment Report Sept 2019
Quarterly Investment Report June 2019 Quarterly Investment Report March 2019
2018 Investment Reports -
Quarterly Investment Report Dec 2018 Quarterly Investment Report Sept 2018
Ouarterly Investment Report June 2018 Quarterly Investment Report March 2018
Tax Payments:
- View or Pay Property Taxes
- How the Property Tax System Works
- Tax Cycle Calendar and Important Dates to Remember
Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with residential property tax payments? For more information, click on California Property Tax Postponement Program
2021-22 Property Tax Postponement Program Application
Transient Occupancy Tax
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation & Retail Tax
Blank Cannabis Tax Return Form
Blank Cannabis Adjustment Form
Delinquent Property Tax Auctions
Visit Defaulted Property Tax Auction to register or find more information on defaulted properties.
Previous Years Tax-Defaulted Property Auction Summaries:
2018-19 Excess Proceeds Claim Form and Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions:
Supplemental Property tax Information
Downloads:
Organizational Chart [PDF]
Parcel Map Security Form
Lot Line Security Form
Tax Clearance Information
Tax Clearance Application
Fee Schedule [PDF]
Change of Address (Fillable PDF)