Governor Newsom Extends State Property Tax Deadlines for LA Firestorm Communities Until April 2026

By Redaccion
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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the suspension of penalties and interest on late property tax payments for one year, effectively extending the state property tax deadline for residents in communities affected by the Los Angeles firestorms.

In a continued effort to support fire-impacted areas, Governor Newsom issued an executive order suspending penalties, fees, and accrued interest on late property tax payments until April 10, 2026, for properties located in firestorm-affected regions.

“California is here for the survivors impacted by the fires. Whether it’s streamlining housing processes or easing financial or administrative burdens, we are doing everything possible to ensure these communities receive the assistance they need,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

The Governor’s executive order includes the following provisions:

• Suspension of penalties, costs, and interest on late property tax payments due in 2025 until April 10, 2026.

• Suspension of certain state tax laws requiring the filing of property tax statements.

• Applicable to properties in the following ZIP codes: 90019, 90041, 90049, 90066, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90402, 91001, 91040, 91104, 91106, 91107, 93535, and 93536.

A full copy of the executive order is available online.

• Property owners may request reassessments and downward adjustments to property taxes for properties damaged or destroyed in the fires by filing a claim with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office within 12 months of the incident.

• Further suspension of penalties and interest, for up to four years, is available by submitting a Penalty Cancellation Request Form to the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector.

California has deployed an unprecedented response to the Los Angeles firestorms to aid recovery, infrastructure rebuilding, and victim support.

The state mobilized over 16,800 personnel, including firefighters, National Guard members, California Highway Patrol officers, and transportation teams, along with more than 2,000 pieces of firefighting equipment, such as:

1,480+ fire engines

80+ aircraft

220+ bulldozers

210+ water tenders

On January 7, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency, followed by a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Biden. Federal aid continues to assist in combating the Hurst, Eaton, and Palisades Fires.

A complete list of the Governor’s actions in response to the Los Angeles firestorms can be found online.

Californians impacted by the fires can access resources and support at CA.gov/LAfires.

Individuals and business owners who have suffered losses can apply for disaster assistance in the following ways:

Online: DisasterAssistance.gov

By phone: Call 800-621-3362

Via FEMA’s smartphone app

Assistance is available in over 40 languages. If you use a relay service (e.g., video relay service or captioned telephone service), provide FEMA with the relay service number.

For more information, visit the provided resources and take steps today to access the help you need.