COVID-19
AAOC MEMBER CALL TO ACTION
April 6, 2020
Request that Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Waive Late Property Tax Payment Penalties During COVID-19 Emergency
COPY AND PASTE the content below into an email:
TO: ttcinfo@ttc.ocgov.com
CC: BillC@aaoc.com
SUBJECT: Waiver of Late Property Tax Payment Penalties
The Honorable Shari Freidenrich
Treasurer-Tax Collector
County of Orange
P.O. Box 1438
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1438
Dear Ms. Freidenrich,
As an Orange County rental property owner, I am writing to respectfully request that you exercise your authority as Treasurer-Tax Collector to waive all penalties, costs and other charges related to property taxes during the COVID-19 emergency.
Rental property owners are struggling with lost rental income due to residents who have unexpectedly lost their jobs, been furloughed, or otherwise experienced diminished incomes. Many rental property owners in California are small, independent business people who rely on rental income to meet their financial obligations (including property taxes). In some cases, this is their primary source of income.
The relief that you are authorized to provide is crucial for rental property owners who are confronting financial hardships. While I understand that the Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector does not have the authority to extend the property tax filing deadline, you do have the authority to waive penalties, costs and other charges for late property tax payments. Many other counties in California have already taken this action.
Orange County rental property owners and other small businesses need local financial relief during this unprecedented time. The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector can help. Again, please exercise your authority to waive all penalties, costs and other charges for late property tax payments stemming from the COVID-19 emergency.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
<YOUR NAME>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
CC: BillC@aaoc.com
SUBJECT: Waiver of Late Property Tax Payment Penalties
The Honorable Shari Freidenrich
Treasurer-Tax Collector
County of Orange
P.O. Box 1438
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1438
Dear Ms. Freidenrich,
As an Orange County rental property owner, I am writing to respectfully request that you exercise your authority as Treasurer-Tax Collector to waive all penalties, costs and other charges related to property taxes during the COVID-19 emergency.
Rental property owners are struggling with lost rental income due to residents who have unexpectedly lost their jobs, been furloughed, or otherwise experienced diminished incomes. Many rental property owners in California are small, independent business people who rely on rental income to meet their financial obligations (including property taxes). In some cases, this is their primary source of income.
The relief that you are authorized to provide is crucial for rental property owners who are confronting financial hardships. While I understand that the Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector does not have the authority to extend the property tax filing deadline, you do have the authority to waive penalties, costs and other charges for late property tax payments. Many other counties in California have already taken this action.
Orange County rental property owners and other small businesses need local financial relief during this unprecedented time. The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector can help. Again, please exercise your authority to waive all penalties, costs and other charges for late property tax payments stemming from the COVID-19 emergency.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
<YOUR NAME>
<YOUR ADDRESS>