Payday Loans in Butte County, California
Butte County is home to roughly 148,853 residents across the 4 cities we serve. The statewide playbook applies at every counter here: borrow at most $300, pay at most 15% in fees, repay within 31 days.
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Household income in Butte County sits about 32% below the typical California city — the flat 15% fee claims a larger share of a local paycheck.
Cost snapshot for Butte County
| You borrow | Fee (14 days) | Total due (14d) | APR (14d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $15 | $115 | 391% |
| $200 | $30 | $230 | 391% |
| $255 | $38.25 | $293.25 | 391% |
| $300 | $45 | $345 | 391% |
Cities in Butte County
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Tribal loans in Butte County
Need more than the $300 state cap allows? Tribal installment lenders serve Butte County online — see the real biweekly math and the risks before signing:
- Tribal loans in Chico
- Tribal loans in Paradise
- Tribal loans in Oroville
- Tribal loans in Magalia
- How tribal loans work →
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Butte County FAQ
Are payday loans legal in Butte County?
Yes — Butte County follows California's Deferred Deposit Transaction Law (Cal. Fin. Code § 23000 et seq.), which legalizes payday lending statewide with a $300 cap and 15% maximum fee.
Who regulates payday lenders in Butte County?
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), regardless of county. Verify any lender at dfpi.ca.gov before signing.
Can I borrow more than $300 in Butte County?
Not as a payday loan. The $300 cap is uniform across California. Larger needs call for an installment loan — which uses a different (and separately regulated) statute.
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See what lenders in our network can offer you — checking rates won't affect your credit score. Statewide rules apply in Butte County: $300 max, 15% fee, no rollovers.
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