Yolo County Property Filings

Yolo County property records are managed by the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder office in Woodland. The office is at 625 Court Street, room 104. Call 530-666-8135 for help with filings or record searches. The county assessment roll stands at $39.7 billion. You can pay taxes through the EasySmartPay system. Visit the office in person to file deeds or get copies of land documents in Yolo County.

Assessor-Clerk-Recorder Office

Yolo County combines the Assessor, Clerk, and Recorder functions in one office. This makes it easy to handle all property matters at one location. The office is in Woodland at the county government center. Staff help with property values, deeds, and vital records all in the same place.

The office accepts documents for recording each weekday. Staff review each page to make sure it meets state law. If your document passes, they record it the same day. You get a stamped copy before you leave. The time stamp on that copy proves when it became part of the public record in Yolo County.

Recording Fees

The first page of a document costs $14 to record in Yolo County. Each page after that adds $3. The SB2 fee of $75 per parcel applies to most real estate transfers. Some filings also have a Monument Preservation fee. All fees are due when you submit your document for recording.

For a three-page grant deed, you pay $14 for page one, $6 for two more pages, and $75 for SB2. That totals $95. If your document has more pages or covers more than one parcel, the fee goes up. Ask the clerk for a quote when you bring your papers to Woodland.

Standard recording fees:

• First page: $14
• Each added page: $3
• SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act: $75 per parcel
• Monument Preservation Fund: $10 on qualifying documents

Property Assessments

The Assessor office values all property in Yolo County. The assessment roll stands at $39.7 billion. This includes homes, land, and business property. Values are set when you buy and can rise by no more than 2% per year under Proposition 13. If you add on to the home or it changes hands, the county reassesses it at current market value.

File a change in ownership form within 45 days of buying property. The Assessor uses it to set a new base value. That value sets your tax bill. If you think the value is too high, you can appeal. File between July 2 and September 15. Use form BOE-305-AH. The county holds hearings to review appeals and decide if a change is needed in Yolo County.

Paying Property Taxes

Yolo County uses the EasySmartPay system for tax payments. This system lets you pay online or set up a payment plan. Look up your bill by parcel number or property address. The site shows what you owe and when it is due. You can pay with an eCheck or credit card.

Tax bills are due twice per year. The first part is due November 1 and goes late on December 10. A 10% penalty applies. The second part is due February 1 and becomes late on April 10. That payment gets a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost fee if late in Yolo County.

If you do not pay by June 30, the property goes on the defaulted tax roll. Interest starts at 1.5% per month. A redemption fee is added. The county can sell your property at a tax sale if you do not pay within five years. Keep your taxes current to avoid losing your home in Yolo County.

Cities in Yolo County

Yolo County includes several cities. All property records are kept at the county Assessor-Clerk-Recorder office in Woodland. No city has a separate recorder. Visit the county office to file or search for deeds and land records.

Cities in Yolo County include Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters. All file property records at the county Assessor-Clerk-Recorder office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Yolo County. If your property is not in Yolo County, check the county where it is located. Each county has its own recorder and assessor.