STATEMENT OF PRIOR YEAR TAXES

JOSEPH KELLY, Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, is in the process

of mailing 69,664 Statements of Prior Year Taxes with the attached Special Notice

to Los Angeles County property owners. The discretionary statement alerts property owners that they have unpaid secured property taxes for prior year(s) and their property may become Subject to the Tax Collectors Power to Sell. If residential or agricultural property remains tax defaulted for more than five years or vacant residential lots or commercial property for more than three years, we will sell the property at a public auction in accordance with State law. The notice provides important information regarding payment options, office locations and office hours.

“As a result of this mailing, it may be difficult for property owners to reach us on the telephone,” Mr. Kelly advised. “Property owners may obtain answers to the great

majority of their questions, including the amount due on any parcel, from the

Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal at lacountypropertytax.com. Taxpayers may

also call the toll-free Property Tax Information Line at 1(888) 807-2111, where

automated information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

Taxpayers can subscribe to receive property tax related 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 penalties at the rate of 1.5 percent per month until paid in full. If you are not the owner of this property, we are sending you this notice at the request of the owner under our Third Party Notification Program.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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 will prevent the property from being sold at a public auction. For more information, visit our website

at ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/docs/Five-Pay Plan Application.pdf.

MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY EXEMPTIONS — Under provisions of the Federal Servicemembers 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. For more information, visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/docs/MlLITARY TAX RELIEF APPLICATION.pdf.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION SERVICE — You can subscribe to receive property tax related 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, go to Email Notification Service at ttc.lacounty.gov/eNotify.

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. To subscribe, go to

ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/ThirdPartyReminderNotification.htm.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

PARTIAL PAYMENTS – We recommend you pay the total amount due. However, if you are unable to do so, we accept partial payments. A partial payment reduces the amount of delinquency penalties you will be charged.

PAY ONLINE — To make payments online, go to lacountypropertytax.com, and select “Pay Online” under “Payment Options.”

There is no charge for electronic check (eCheck) payments. The enclosed tax statement contains your Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will need to complete the transaction. Each eCheck transaction is limited to $999,999.99.

You may also pay online by using a credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) or debit card. Each online credit/debit card transaction is limited to $99,999.99, including all service fees.

You can make online payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

BY MAIL — 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 — We accept cash, money order and cashier‘s check at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Los Angeles County holidays.

We also accept credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) and debit cards. Each credit/debit card transaction is limited to $75,000.00, including all service fees. Make your payment early to avoid long waits at the cashier windows.

HOW TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE

Website: lacountypropertytax.com

Email us: info@ttc.lacounty.gov

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

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

Call us: 1(888) 807-2111, our toll-free Property Tax Information Line where automated information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone who is hearing impaired and has TDD equipment may leave a message at 1(213) 974-2196, or use Califomia Relay Services at 1(800) 735-2929.

Fax us: 1(213) 620-7948