Here's a "raw report" press release from the Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector:

Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector Jackie Denney reminds the public that the second installment of your Kern County property tax is due on April 10, 2008.  In order to avoid a 10% late penalty and a $10.00 delinquency fee, property tax payments must be made in person or postmarked on or before April 10, 2008. 

Various methods of payment are available:

1)  Via mail to:  KCTTC Payment Center, P.O. Box 541004, Los Angeles, CA 90054-1004

2) In person at the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office located at 1115 Truxtun Avenue - 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA  93301.

3) Via the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Web site at www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us

4)  Via telephone by calling (888) 628-2937

Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Cards can be used for payments made by phone or over the Internet. Electronic Checks can also be used for payments over the Internet.  Please access our Web site for additional information.

If you do not have your tax bill, you may request a substitute tax bill or you may obtain the amount of property tax due by calling (661) 868-3490 or by e-mailing  2servu@co.kern.ca.us.  Property tax and parcel information are also available on our Web site.