More than a year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed over 16,000 structures in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, survivors whose properties were damaged can now apply for a prolonged deferment on their property taxes without interest or risk of penalties. The deferment, made possible by the Every Fire Survivor’s Network and support from elected officials, extends Governor Gavin Newsom’s initial 2025 executive order that provided one year of property tax relief.
The new program allows eligible homeowners to delay property taxes until June 30, 2030, but does not apply to taxes that were due and paid this year.
To apply, homeowners must fill out the “Misfortune and Calamity relief” form on the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office website. Required information includes the full address of the damaged property, property assessment number, date of damage, description of the cause and extent of damage, homeowner’s full name and contact information, current mailing address, and supporting documentation such as photos, contractor’s estimates, or an insurance claim.
Penalty cancellation requests must be submitted before June 30, 2030, and base taxes must be paid by the same date to avoid penalties, according to Vibiana Navarro, administrative deputy for the county treasurer and tax collector.
To qualify, the damage must exceed $100,000 of current market value. A separate form, ADS-820, must be filed with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months of the damage.
Eligible properties must be in ZIP codes declared by the Governor in Executive Order N-10-25, including 90019, 90041, 90049, 90066, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90401, 91004, 91040, 91104, 91106, 91107, 93535, and 93536. Refunds are not issued for payments already made.
Navarro encourages homeowners to make partial payments to avoid a large balloon payment on June 30, 2030.