Various private companies are sending mailings to property owners offering their services to pursue a reduction in their property taxes. These companies may charge hundreds of dollars to file for a reduction in value on behalf of the property owner. Some companies are even imposing late fees if the application is received after an arbitrary deadline. Be aware that solicitations from private companies offering to pursue a reduction in property taxes must clearly indicate that they are NOT a government agency and that their services are NOT approved or endorsed by any government agency. Failure to provide such notice is a violation of California law. If you or someone you know receives an illegal solicitation, please contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs by phone at (800) 973-3370.
Visit the Los Angeles County Tax assessors link to learn how to submit your decline in value by yourself or:
First Call the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office:
- Greater Los Angeles - (213)974-3211
- Sylmar (North District) - (818)833-6000
- Culver City (West District) - (310)665-5300
- Signal Hill (South District) - (562)256-1701
- South El Monte (East District) - (626)258-6001
- Lancaster (Regional Office) - (661)940-6700
If you cannot get a satisfactory response, then you must complete Application for Deline in Value Reassessment Application (Proposition 8). As long as you file the Application by December 31, you will be notified by mail on or before July 1. Please note, however, that Proposition 8 reassessments are NOT permanent; they last only one year. Consequently, you may have to refile on an annual basis.
If you disagree with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s findings, you may file an appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board. Your appeal must be filed between July 2 and November 30 for your annual tax bill. To file an appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board, you will need to first request the Application which can be acquired:
In person:
Assessment Appeals Board Office
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple St., Room B4
Los Angeles, CA 90012
OR
By telephone at: (213) 974-1471 1(888) 807-2111 end (800) 735-2929 (TDD)
SoCal Superior Properties will submit forms for $39.99. SoCal Supeior Properties is not a government agency and is not approved or endored by any government agents, offering a community service for a low transaction fee.
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