We Buy Houses in Tehama County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Tax dates come from the Tehama County Treasurer/Tax Collector; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses in Tehama County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. You tell us about the property, we send a written offer within 24 hours, and you choose the closing date. Below is how selling works here, what the county’s tax calendar means for a sale, and what to expect at closing.

Selling a house in Tehama County at a glance

Treasurer/Tax Collector	444 Oak Street, Room D, Red Bluff, CA 96080. (530) 527-4535
Office hours	Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
First installment	Due November 1; 10% penalty if not received or postmarked by December 10
Second installment	Due February 1; 10% penalty plus a $25 cost after April 10
Pay online	tax.tehama.gov; monthly payments through EasySmartPay
Transfer tax	California counties charge $0.55 per $500 of the sale price when the deed is recorded

Where do we buy houses in Tehama County?

We buy in every part of the county, including Red Bluff, Corning, Los Molinos and rural ranch and orchard properties. A property far from town is no obstacle: we price it from the house, the land and local sales.

How to sell a house in Tehama County

Selling to a cash buyer is the quickest way to close when a house is hard to list: a rural parcel, a property in poor repair, or one with an urgent deadline. The steps are short.

1. Send us the address. The form on this page or a call to (424) 435-2326 is enough.
2. Get an offer in 24 hours. It is in writing, with no fees.
3. Choose the closing date. Escrow settles your loan, back taxes and liens from the proceeds.
4. Collect your proceeds. Escrow records the deed and releases the funds.

How do Tehama County property tax dates affect a sale?

The Tax Collector lists two secured installments. The first is due November 1 and must be received or postmarked by December 10 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. The second is due February 1, with a 10 percent penalty and a $25 cost after April 10. When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day applies.

If you are selling near one of those dates, closing before it spares you the penalty on that installment. Taxes already owed are paid from your proceeds at closing, and the current year’s bill is split between you and the buyer by the closing date. Owners who pay monthly through EasySmartPay should ask the Tax Collector for a payoff figure before closing.

The calculator uses the standard county transfer tax of $0.55 per $500. Who pays it is decided in the contract. For rates across the state see our California transfer tax report.

Ready to sell your Tehama County house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Tehama County selling FAQ

When are Tehama County property taxes due?

The first installment is due November 1 and the second February 1. Penalties start after December 10 and April 10.

Can I pay Tehama County property taxes monthly?

The Tax Collector lists monthly payments through EasySmartPay, in addition to paying online at tax.tehama.gov.

Do you buy rural or ranch houses in Tehama County?

Yes. We buy houses on rural parcels as well as in Red Bluff and Corning.

How do I sell a house in Tehama County with unpaid property taxes?

Ask the Tax Collector for the payoff amount and give it to escrow. The back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing.

Sources

• Tehama County Treasurer/Tax Collector

This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Dates and fees can change; confirm with the Tehama County Tax Collector.