Palisades and Eaton fire survivors can defer 2025 property tax payments. Here's how
Key takeaways
- The deferment was made possible by the Every Fire Survivor’s Network — a resource hub for Eaton, Palisades, Malibu, Topanga fire survivors and allies — the support from elected officials and Gov.
- The new deferment program will allow eligible homeowners to delay property taxes until June 30, 2030 — it does not, however, apply to taxes that were due and paid this year.
- To apply for the deferment, homeowners need to fill out the “Misfortune and Calamity relief” form online from the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office website.
Wearing protective gear, Eaton fire victims hug after searching for valuables amid the rubble of their burned-out homes. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow June 9, 2026 11:05 AM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
More than a year after two of the most destructive fires in California’s history destroyed over 16,000 structures in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, fire survivors whose properties were damaged can now apply for a prolonged deferment on their property taxes without interest or risk of penalties.
The deferment was made possible by the Every Fire Survivor’s Network — a resource hub for Eaton, Palisades, Malibu, Topanga fire survivors and allies — the support from elected officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initial 2025 executive order giving Los Angeles fire survivors one-year of property tax relief.