Property taxes due Dec. 10 for over 1 million properties

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded taxpayers that they have just one week left to pay the first installment of their annual property taxes or face a 10% penalty.

The record 1,004,808 tax bills are available to pay online now at sdttc.com, and they are expected to generate $7.27 billion for local cities and the county. The first installment should bring in $3.64 billion.

“This money funds critical services, including public health, schools and first responders,” said McAllister. “We encourage everyone to pay as soon as possible to keep these services ru...