LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Property owners, including those impacted by the Sulphur fire, will be receiving property tax bills by the end of this week.
These bills will be based upon the full assessed property value and will not reflect the impact of the fire.
County officials ask that even those community members impacted by the Sulphur fire pay the tax bill by the due date to prevent any penalties.
If you do not receive your property tax bill, you can view it online, at
https://common2.mptsweb.com/megabytecommonsite/(S(dx2wus0f42ypfmr4j5sfhsne))/PublicInquiry/Inquiry.aspx?CN=Lake&SITE=Public&DEPT=Tax&PG=Search; or you can call the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at 707-263-2234 for a duplicate of your bill.
“We regret that many families will receive these bills while mourning the loss of their homes. While you are responsible to pay any tax bill you receive by the due date, know that those who have been overcharged will be reimbursed. Our office will use all available resources from Cal Fire and local agencies to ensure affected property values are corrected as soon as possible,” said Lake County Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford.
Those who have suffered property damage due to wildfire are encouraged to apply for property tax calamity relief, which can result in a reduced property tax obligation.
The application is available at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Departments/AssessorRecorder/Assessor+Forms/Property+Damage/2016_Section_170.pdf.
Assessor’s office staff will be on hand at the Local Assistance Center in Clearlake to help property owners through this and other property value-related processes.
The center is open through Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Clearlake Senior Community Center, 3245 Bowers Ave, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you are able, please go to the Local Assistance Center for assistance with assessment concerns, and a wide array of other services.
Recovery is a community effort, no one should face this alone.
If you have questions regarding services available at the Local Assistance Center, please call Clearlake City Hall at 707-994-8201.
If you have further questions regarding your property tax bill, call the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at 707-263-2234.
For information regarding your property value or calamity reassessment, please call the Assessor’s Office at 707-263-2302.
County officials report on property tax bills, calamity reassessment for Sulphur fire survivors
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