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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Los Angeles wildfire victims may be missing relief money, County Assessor says
The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office is warning wildfire victims that they may be missing out on important tax relief or refund checks due to invalid addresses. Officials said Tuesday that while many property owners have already received lower property tax bills or even partial refunds through state disaster relief programs, hundreds of those checks and notices are now being returned to the county because the listed mailing addresses are no longer valid. 'In numerous cases, the original property—and with it, the recorded mailing address—was destroyed in the wildfires,' the assessor's office said. 'Getting relief into the hands of wildfire victims is a top priority for our Office,' said County Assessor Jeff Prang. 'But we need their help in updating contact information so that relief can reach them without delay.' After the fires, the Assessor's Office says it took a proactive approach in reviewing damage across all areas included in the official disaster declarations. All properties, even those in which the owner didn't file paperwork, have received lower property values if any damage was found. That decrease in property value results in a lower tax bill for homeowners and, in many cases, tax refunds. Homeowners whose properties were affected may have already received a Notice of Assessed Value Change, which is a letter that explains how much their property's taxable value has been temporarily reduced due to damage. This can significantly reduce their property tax bills until the home is repaired or rebuilt, officials said. But to get refund checks or future notices without delay, homeowners must make sure their current mailing address is on file with the county. Pacific Coast Highway reopens early following Palisades Fire closure The Assessor's Office stresses that a change in address does not change the location of the property, but simply ensures that important documents and refunds are delivered to where the owner can actually receive them. 'We understand how devastating these fires have been, and we are committed to making sure impacted property owners receive the support they're entitled to,' Prang said. Los Angeles County homeowners can update their mailing address by visiting the County Assessor's website. For more details about wildfire-related tax relief, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Cook County property tax bills delayed after data error, officials say
Your Cook County property tax bill could be delayed after a data error at the Cook County Assessor's Office is holding up a key step in the process. Assessor Fritz Kaegi blamed Tyler Technologies, the contractor in charge of updating the data systems across the county's property tax offices for the issue. "The Cook County Assessor's Office does not determine when tax bills go out. For the past six months, the Assessor's Office has been sounding the alarm on this issue with all the people involved in the transition off of the legacy mainframe," Kaegi's office said in a statement. "It is not an easy process to retire this antiquated system, and it is imperative that all of the data transferred to the new system is correct. We have made repeated requests from the vendor, Tyler Technologies, to change these specific IDOR reports to ensure that they are wholly accurate." But Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the problem originated during the assessor's portion of the process, in which "data was not transmitted to the state in a timely manner." Preckwinkle's statement continued to say that her office is now in communication with the Assessor's Office as they work through the delay. "With this issue now on the radar of the Property Tax Reform Group, we can collaborate to help ensure that tax bills go out as soon as possible," Preckwinkle wrote. It was not immediately clear how delayed property tax bills would be in reaching homeowners.
CBS News
05-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Nearly $2 billion in Cook County property taxes shifted from businesses to low-income homeowners, study finds
A study from the Cook County Treasurer's Office found nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted from county businesses to the lowest income homeowners over just three years. The study found property tax assessment appeals submitted by businesses in Cook County caused their collective tax bill to drop by $3.3 billion, while residential tax bills went up $1.9 billion. The study also found the additional tax burden on homeowners fell mainly on low-income Black and Latin homeowners who make less than $50,000 a year, who contested their assessed values at a much lower rate than wealthier white homeowners. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said she has found that most homeowners are overwhelmed by the daily tasks in their lives and so taking actions like appealing your property assessment or taxes are simply not on their radar. Pappas' office said the study suggests current efforts by the Assessor's Office and the Board of Review to standardize their methodology and share date could lead to fewer and smaller small business assessment reductions which could, in turn, reduce the shifts in the tax burden onto low-income homeowners. Her office also suggests outreach to low-income homeowners so they have the knowledge and tools to appeal their assessments.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greene County grants tax relief to storm-hit homeowners
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – Property tax relief is being offered to Greene County residents whose homes were made unlivable by the severe storms that struck the Ozarks on April 29, 2025. Greene County Assessor Brent Johnson is notifying residents that property tax relief in the form of property value may be available for some homeowners. Under Missouri law (RSMo 137.082), Greene County is an 'Occupancy Law' county, allowing the Assessor to prorate the taxable value of residential properties that are uninhabitable due to natural disasters such as tornadoes, floods, fires, or earthquakes. 'After personally witnessing the extensive damage sustained by many homes in our community, I want to ensure that residents are aware of this opportunity to reduce their property tax burden while their homes are unoccupied and undergoing repairs,' said Assessor Brent Johnson in a press release. Eligible property owners may apply for prorated property value by completing the Destroyed Residential Property Claim Form, available on the Greene County Assessor's website: Important Information for Applicants: Only residential properties are eligible for relief under this program. Property owners must notify the Assessor's Office using the form mentioned above. Properties must be inspected by the Assessor's Office during the unoccupied period. (including the approval) Owners must provide supporting documentation, including insurance claim numbers and repair estimates (these may be submitted as they become available). Property owners are required to notify the Assessor's Office immediately upon reoccupancy or completion of repairs. Property that is uninhabited after 12 months will require additional documentation. For further assistance regarding this program, property owners may contact the Greene County Assessor's Office at: 417-868-4101 or exemptions@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Notices of property value to be sent May 1 in Doña Ana County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County's Assessor's Office will be mailing property notices of value on May 1 this year due to pending state legislation that affects veterans and their property tax, the County said in a news release. According to the County, the legislation that affects property tax exemptions for veterans has caused the notices to be mailed a month later to all property owners. Throughout the state, county assessors are generally required to mail the notices out around April 1, Doña Ana County said. The deadline to protest is June 2, and protests and other types of reporting will not be accepted after the date, according to Doña Ana County. 'The New Mexico property tax code enables residents to dispute their valuation notice or update their status to qualify for head of household, veteran's, charitable or educational exemptions,' the County said. According to the County, property owners with questions about the protest or status change process can contact the County Assessor's Office during regular business hours at the Government Center, located at 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces. Residents outside of the Las Cruces area can visit the following off-site locations to speak to staff members: Anthony Anthony Senior Center, 875 N. Main Monday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chaparral Betty McKnight Senior Center, 190 County Line Rd. Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hatch Trustee Chambers, 133 N. Franklin St. Wednesday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunland Park City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 McNutt, Suite A Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Property owners can receive a notice of value online through eNoticesOnline and by creating a new account. For help or more information, you can visit eNoticesOnline or to contact the Doña Ana County Assessor's Office, you can call at (575) 647-7400. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
