I am having trouble paying my property taxes. I did not pay my property taxes because I did not receive a bill. Now they want me to pay a penalty in addition to the taxes. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the lien of taxes, and penalties will not be waived if the taxes are paid late. The tax collector's responsibility is to mail the tax bill to the address provided on the tax roll.
Taxpayers have the option of making both payments when the first installment is due.
Be sure you keep the county assessor informed of any change in address so that future tax bills will be mailed to the correct address. I am having trouble paying my property taxes. If you are a senior citizen, blind, or disabled, and are having difficulty paying your property taxes and meet certain qualifications, you may be eligible to receive assistance through property tax reimbursement or postponement. This program provides cash reimbursement of a portion of the property taxes that you paid on your home. A county board of supervisors may adopt an ordinance that allows property tax relief to owners of damaged or destroyed property.