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If my property was affected by the fire, how will the Assessor and Tax Collector know where to send the new tax bill and other correspondence?

Tax bills are not forwarded by the Post Office, therefor, i is important to fill out a Change of Mailing Address form, which may be mailed, faxed or dropped off to the Assessor’s office. You can download one on the Assessor’s website.

I mailed my tax payment based on my original tax bill, but my check has not cleared my account. Will the Tax Collector cash my check?

If you have already sent in your tax payment and do not want the check processed, we may be able to help. We are currently holding those payments. First, contact your bank to see if your check is still outstanding (not paid against your account). If it has not been paid, you may call 552-3720...

Do I need to notify my mortgage company, if my property taxes are paid through an impound account?

Yes. While the first installment of taxes have already been paid by lenders managing impound accounts, please contact your mortgage company immediately for guidance on how your lender will handle the 2nd installment of your property taxes and the subsequent revision to the balance due. If your mortgage is paid off by insurance proceeds prior...

If I paid personal property taxes on a business or vessel that was destroyed in the fire, will I get a refund?

Possibly, depending on the amount due after the reassessment process is complete and whether you already paid the full year’s taxes or only the first installment. If your business personal property or vessel suffered damage of $10,000 or more, you are eligible for property tax relief. You will receive a credit against any personal property...

Will property tax due dates be extended or will penalties be waived for property that is not eligible for Reassessment as a result of the fires?

Yes, due to the timing of tax due dates in concurrence with the Camp Fire evacuations and unexpected financial and logistic challenges beyond the control of taxpayers, the penalties normally imposed for payments received after December, 10, 2018, will be waived. However, delayed first installment payments must be received by the Tax Collector on or...

What if I already paid both installments of 2018-19 property taxes on the original tax bill before my property was reassessed?

A revised bill with showing a tax credit will be mailed, and a refund will be issued. If the amount on your revised bill appears in brackets (i.e.: 000. di00), then a refund to the property owner is in progress.

Should I pay my 2018-19 property tax bill if my house or business was destroyed or incurred more than $10,000 in damage as a result of fire?

Property owners have the option to pay the first installment of the original tax bill or wait until a revised tax bill is issued. A reassessment will result in the issuance of a revised 2018-19 property tax bill. There may be an income tax advantage to paying the original tax bill by December 31, 2018...

Property Taxes

First, let me express our deep sympathy and support for you and your loved ones during this very difficult time. We will do everything we can to help you through the challenges you are facing. Current tax bill information: If you have lost your home or employment due to the Camp Fire, and you pay your...

Property Reassessment

Revenue and Taxation Code section 170 provides that if a calamity such as fire, earthquake, or flooding damages or destroys your property, you may be eligible for property tax relief. In such cases, the county assessor will reappraise the property to reflect its damaged condition. In addition, when it is rebuilt in a like or...

Resources

Please see the below list of additional resource information on the left, which are updated continually.

My manufactured home burned down, where do I get a copy of my title certificate?

Please contact the Department of Housing and Community Development at (800) 952-8356.

If my home or building has only smoke damage, will I get a reduced assessment?

No. By law to receive an adjusted value due to a calamity such as fire, the damage to the structure must be at least $10,000. If you have structural damage at or above that amount, please fill out a Calamity Damage Reassessment application.

How long will it take to have my property reassessed?

Please be patient with the process. Once we have determined your new assessed value you will receive a “Notice of Correction to the 601 Assessment Roll” informing you of the new assessment.

What information does the Assessor have that can help me with my insurance claim?

The Assessor maintains building sketches for most properties. If you are the property owner, or an authorized agent, who has completed our Property Owner Authorization form, you may be able to get a copy of that document.

Changes to Evacuation Orders for Magalia and Concow Zones

The following evacuation orders will be lifted. On, Sunday 12/02/2018 beginning at 12:00 PM, the evacuation orders in the following zones in the Magalia area will be lifted for residents only for 24 hours. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to access these areas. The restrictions for non-residents will be lifted...

Butte County Recovery Community Meeting

Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville CA 95966 Notes: Free Parking, First Come, First Served Butte County and the Town of Paradise are partnering with other local, state, and federal agencies to host a community meeting for fire survivors to provide an...

Residents and Business Owners Advised to Begin Preparations Prior to Re-Entry

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Paradise Police Department are working to reduce risks for home and business owners when returning to their property. Multiple local, state and federal agencies, contractors and utility providers are contributing to these efforts. The Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Paradise Police Department is establishing an orderly re-entry process...

Winter Storm Warning Issued by NWS

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 pm November 30 through 10 pm December 1. 12” – 24” of snow is forecasted in areas over 4,000 feet. It may be extremely difficult or impossible to travel in mountain areas above 4,000 feet. Expect major travel delays. Chain controls may be...

Butte County Students Return to School as Camp Fire Recovery Efforts Continue

Students and educators will celebrate their return to school on Monday, December 3, after several traumatizing weeks of displacement following the catastrophic Camp Fire. Members of the media are invited to multiple press availabilities for covering this event. We recognize the impact media reporting can have in the healing process for our educational family. They...

Shelter Consolidation for Residents Impacted by Camp Fire

Butte County, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is consolidating shelter locations in the coming weeks for residents impacted by the Camp Fire in an effort to ensure the sustainability of shelter accommodations and provide reliable, quality services to evacuees. All shelter sites will transition to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street in...

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