County tax collector offers relief for defaulted property tax bills

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - More than 28,000 defaulted bills were sent out to San Diego County taxpayers this week, but the county's treasurer announced Tuesday, Aug. 11 that his office is offering penalty relief.

"We know many of the late bills are due to COVID-19, and we want our taxpayers to know there could be relief,'' Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said. "They may qualify to have their penalties waived if they file for a COVID-19 cancellation request. Our customers must provide documentation

as evidence to show how the pandemic impacted their ability to pay their second installment by Apri...