Fire Survivors May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

The article profiles LA County Assessor Jeff Prang’s post-Eaton Fire response, focusing on property tax relief for survivors whose homes were destroyed or damaged. The key takeaway is that fire-impacted property owners may be eligible to reduce their assessed property value through a Misfortune and Calamity claim, which can lower property tax bills while they recover. The Assessor’s Office now allows survivors to file the ADS-820 claim online, and the relief applies when damage exceeds $10,000. Fire survivors should check whether they qualify for reassessment, file the ADS-820 Misfortune and Calamity form, update their mailing/contact information with the Assessor, and look into penalty cancellation or tax deferral options if wildfire damage prevented timely payment.
Read the article here.