The first installment of Los Angeles County’s 2026–27 annual secured property-tax bill is due November 1, 2026, and becomes delinquent after the December 10 payment deadline. Torrance homeowners should put both dates on their calendars and confirm how their payment will be handled.

The county announced that approximately 2.4 million bills would be mailed by November 1. If yours has not arrived, you can check the county’s official online resources rather than waiting for another mailing.

Confirm who is paying

If your mortgage payment includes an escrow or impound account for property taxes, contact your loan servicer to confirm that it will pay the installment. Review your statement and the county’s payment record rather than assuming a mailed notice means you need to make a second payment.

If you pay taxes directly, check the property address, Assessor’s Identification Number, installment amount, and payment instructions. Save those details somewhere you can find them again before the deadline.

Recent buyers should also review their closing documents. The county cautions that a prorated tax adjustment during escrow does not necessarily mean the tax collector received a payment.

Know the payment details

The county offers online electronic-check payments without a processing fee. Credit and debit card payments carry a service fee. Follow the instructions for your chosen method and keep the confirmation.

For mailed payments, the county’s guidance emphasizes a qualifying United States Postal Service postmark by the delinquency date. Give yourself time to resolve a missing bill or payment question.

A late first installment generally carries a 10% penalty. Not receiving the bill does not remove the responsibility to pay on time.

Look beyond the annual bill

A supplemental property-tax bill can follow a purchase or new construction. These bills are separate, and lenders do not usually pay them automatically. Ask your servicer specifically about any supplemental notice you receive.

Access the county’s bill information and payment resources through the Article Link. A few minutes checking the details now can make the rest of tax season easier to manage.