Tax Relief Available for Homes Damaged by Flooding

Tax relief is available to all property owners who suffered damage due to the recent El Nino flooding according to County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg.

β€œI would like to strongly encourage all property owners who suffered flood damage to their property in excess of $10,000 to contact my office for the necessary claim form at (619) 531-4993 or by visiting the Assessor’s website,” Dronenburg said in a statement.

The tax relief program requires the reassessment of the property to reflect its damaged condition, and the reduced value will remain in effect until the property is rebuilt or repaired.

The homeowners can retain their previous taxable value if the property is rebuilt in a similar manner as well. This means that the property tax assessment will not increase beyond what is was prior to the flooding.

Tax relief is included for any home, out buildings, commercial and industrial properties or mobile homes damaged by recent flooding.

Damage to cars or the contents of a home are not eligible because it is not taxable.
 

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