Finance & Records

1. Assessor

   The Assessor's Office appraises secured and unsecured property, prepares tax roll, and keeps records of taxable property.

2. Auditor-Controller

   The Auditor serves as chief accounting officer in the county.

3. Clerk-Recorder

   The Clerk-Recorder maintains records of vital statistics and provides assistance to the public regarding land ownership.

4. Management & Budget

   The County budget details the County's annual revenues and expenditures, and describes various programs run by departments.

5. Property Tax Portal

   Gather information about your property taxes, reading your bill, distribution, and assessment.

6. Purchasing

   It is the purpose of the Purchasing and Disposition Team to maintain continuity of supplies and services to support county departments enabling them to provide services to the public and to purchase at the lowest cost consistent with the quality and quantity required.

7. Revenue Recovery

   The Revenue Recovery Team collects court fines as directed by the Superior Court of California, outstanding fees due to the county in association to court cases, victim restitution, and other delinquent fees owed to various county departments.

8. Treasurer - Tax Collector

   The Treasury Department provides banking and investment services to all county departments as well as Humboldt County’s community college, schools, and special districts.