Statement Of Prior Year Taxes

JOSEPH KELLY, Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, is in the process of mailing 74,312 Statements of Prior Year Taxes with the attached Special Notice to Los Angeles County taxpayers. The statement will alert taxpayers that they have unpaid secured property taxes for prior year(s) and their property may become Subject to the Tax Collectors Power to Sell. The notice will provide important detailed information regarding payment options, office locations and office hours.

Any taxpayer requiring additional assistance may call the Property Tax Information Line at 1(888) 807-2111. Information is also available on the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal at lacountypropertytax.com.

Taxpayers can now subscribe to receive emails from the Treasurer and Tax Collector regarding special notices and upcoming events, such as annual property tax deadline reminders, office location updates and other news. To subscribe, taxpayers may go to Email Notification Service at ttc.lacounty.gov/eNotify.

SPECIAL NOTICE

You are receiving the enclosed tax statement because our records show that there are unpaid taxes on this property, which may subsequently result in the property being sold at a public auction. Unpaid secured property taxes are subject to additional penalties at the rate of 1.5 percent per month until paid in full. If you are not the owner of this properly, we are sending you this notice at the request of the owner under our Third Party Notification Program.

INSTALLMENT PLAN OPTION FOR DEFAULTED TAXES FROM A PRIOR YEAR

You may be eligible to open an installment Plan of Redemption and pay the defaulted taxes over a five-year period for vacant residential lots or commercial property that is less than three years in default, and residential or agricultural property that is less than five years in default. This plan will prevent the property from being sold at a public auction. For more information on the installment plan program, call 1(213) 974-2111 or toll-free at 1(888) 807-2111.

MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY EXEMPTIONS

Under provisions of the Federal Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, active military personnel, regardless of the duration of military service or financial status, qualify for a reduction in the interest charged on unpaid property taxes. Please call

1(213) 974-2111 or toll-free at 1(888) 807-2111 for more information.

VOLUNTARY THIRD PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAM

In the event your property becomes tax defaulted and/or subject to sale due to a tax delinquency, you can designate a Third Party (e.g., a friend, family member, or agency) to receive copies of the default notices so they can remind you of your property tax obligation. Please call 1(213) 974-2111 or toll-free at 1(888) 807-2111 for additional information. You can also complete and submit this application online at ttc.lacountygov/Proptax/ThirdPartyReminderNotitication.htm.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Pay Online – To make payments online, go to lacountypropertytax.com, and select “Pay Online” under “Payment Options.” There is no charge for electronic check payments. You will need to use a Personal identification Number (PIN), which is printed on the enclosed tax statement, to complete the transaction. Each transaction is limited to $999,999.99.

You may pay online by using a credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) or Visa Debit card. However, there are processing fees when paying by credit/debit card. Each credit/debit card transaction is limited to

$99,999999, including all service fees.

By Mall – Please use the enclosed envelope and include the payment stub from the tax statement. Do not attach staples, clips, tape, or correspondence.

Pay in Person – Cash or check is accepted at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Los Angeles County holidays.

HOW TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE

Visit us: 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Call us: 1(213) 974-2111, if outside of Los Angeles County, or 1(888) 807-2111, if in Los Angeles County. Anyone who is hearing impaired and has TDD equipment may leave a message at 1(213) 974-2196, or use California Relay Services at 1(80O) 735-2929.

Email us: info@ttc.lacounty.gov

Fax us: 1(213) 620-7948

Write us: Treasurer and Tax Collector, P.O. Box 512102, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0102

Website: lacountypropertytax.com.