San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Application for Waiver of Delinquent Penalties/Fees
Property taxpayers use this application to ask the San Mateo County Tax Collector to waive delinquent property tax penalties or fees.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- smcgov.org
- Blank form
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What this form is
This application lets property taxpayers request a waiver of delinquent property tax penalties or fees based on specified circumstances. Applicants check the applicable reason, provide parcel and tax details, explain their circumstances when required, and include supporting documentation. The Tax Collector says approval is discretionary and not guaranteed; applications must include two checks if the tax has not already been paid.
Who needs it
Property taxpayers seeking a waiver of delinquent penalties or fees should complete this application and provide the required explanation and supporting documentation.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to San Mateo County Tax Collector, Attn: Appeals, 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. Include supporting documentation and, if not already paid, separate checks for the original tax amount and penalty and fee amount.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and attachments under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the San Mateo County application for waiver of delinquent penalties or fees.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and parcel details, identify the tax type and year, and check the reason for the waiver request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Provide a written explanation and supporting documentation when required; include two separate checks if the tax has not already been paid.
- 4
Sign and Mail the Application
Sign and date the application, then mail it to the San Mateo County Tax Collector, Attn: Appeals, at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the penalty waiver application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant certifies the information and attachments under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the penalty waiver application?
- Mail it to the San Mateo County Tax Collector, Attn: Appeals, at 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. Include the required documentation and checks if the tax is unpaid.
- What should I include with my application?
- Include a written explanation and supporting documentation when required. If the tax has not already been paid, include one check for the original tax and one for the penalty and fee amount.
- Is a penalty waiver guaranteed?
- No. The Tax Collector says waiver decisions are discretionary and based on the reason and supporting documentation.