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.slocounty.ca.gov
Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official San Luis Obispo County property-tax bill or payment portal. Follow the county’s instructions for your bill type and review the amount and any payment charges before paying.
Choose the general, cannabis or vacation-rental process. General applications require the applicable Planning and Building clearance and any other agency approvals.
Service area: San Luis Obispo County business licensing for businesses operating in the unincorporated area; license categories and exceptions differ. [6]
Use the official application resource and follow the county’s submission and required approval instructions. Contact ACTTC to confirm submission options.
Service area: General county business-license applications for the unincorporated area; use separate specialty processes where applicable. [8]
Before you start
- Information & documents
- Include written permission for the proposed business use if you do not own the premises. [13]
Official general-license renewal portal; cannabis and vacation-rental services have separate county instructions.
Service area: Renewal of existing general county business licenses for unincorporated San Luis Obispo County. [10]
Report the listed changes immediately. A location change requires a new application; moving into a city also requires inactivating or cancelling the county license and contacting that city.
Service area: Changes to San Luis Obispo County business licenses for their specified unincorporated-area premises or activity. [20]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Most county business licenses — application | $54.00per application | Posted general amount for most licenses, including the stated $4 state component. Special categories may cost more; confirm with ACTTC.[11] |
| Most county business licenses — annual renewal | $42.00per annual renewal | Posted renewal amount for most licenses, including the stated $4 state component. Special categories may differ.[12] |
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 · 20 citations
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- [1] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · San Luis Obispo row — tax telephone column
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
40. San Luis Obispo Tom Bordonaro, Jr. 805-461-6143 James W. Hamilton 805-781-5831 Matthew Pontes 805-781-5011 James W. Hamilton 805-781-5831 Lieber
- [2] San Luis Obispo County — Auditor - Controller - Treasurer - Tax Collector - Public Administrator - County of San Luis Obispo (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo 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
act DEPARTMENTS» JOBS» NEWS» ACCESSIBILITY» TRANSLATE» Auditor • Controller • Treasurer • Tax Collector ACTTC Home » Departments » Auditor - Controller - Treasurer - Tax Collector - Public Administrator Welcome to the San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Cont
- [3] San Luis Obispo County — Pay Property Tax Bills - County of San Luis Obispo (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County tax collector · Current county property-tax service heading or explicitly linked destination; bill type and payment channel are reviewed separately.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
payments on their Secured (“real estate”), Unsecured, or Supplemental Property Tax Bills online, over the phone, at the Public Service Counter in the Tax Collector's Office, or through the mail. What is the process? Search for Property Search fo
- [4] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
- [5] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
- [6] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
- [7] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
To apply for a general Business License, complete the Business License Application
- [8] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
- [9] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Renew an existing general Business License
- [10] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
- [11] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Currently, most County Business Licenses require a $54 application fee. Most licenses then require a $42 renewal fee annually (a $4 required fee for the State Disability Access program is included in the application fee and renewal fee).
- [12] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Currently, most County Business Licenses require a $54 application fee. Most licenses then require a $42 renewal fee annually (a $4 required fee for the State Disability Access program is included in the application fee and renewal fee).
- [13] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
If you are not the property owner for the business location, you will need to provide written authorization from the property owner for your proposed business use.
- [14] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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County Business Licenses are site specific, since they require a land use authorization in order to operate a business at a particular location. Accordingly, if a business changes location, a new County Business License application is required.
- [15] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If a business moves to one of the incorporated cities, the County Business License holder must inactive or cancel their County Business License and contact the city to which the business is moving.
- [16] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Tel: (805) 781-5831
- [17] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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1055 Monterey Street Room D290 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
- [18] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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New Government Center Monday - Friday 8-5
- [19] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
County Business Licenses are not transferable. Changes in ownership, business name, nature of business, or location must be reported IMMEDIATELY and are subject to the approvals of other agencies.
- [20] San Luis Obispo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is responsible for issuing general County Business Licenses, Cannabis Business Licenses, and Vacation Rental Licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.