Senior Safe Harbor Program (Coming soon!)
Protecting Senior Homeowners. Preserving Housing Stability.
The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Senior Safe Harbor Program is a comprehensive program specifically for homeowners 65+. This program provides enhanced customer service, proactive outreach, and additional resources to help seniors remain compliant with property taxes and protect one of their most important assets—their home.
The Five Pillars of Senior Safe Harbor
- Priority Service for Seniors – Seniors receive priority review through a dedicated Senior Priority Review Lane to provide a 10-business-day turnaround.
- Medical Hardship Support - Eligible seniors may qualify for property tax penalty cancellation under California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4985.2(a).
- Proactive Outreach - The Treasurer-Tax Collector proactively contacts eligible taxpayers before the deadline to establish a five-year property tax payment plan.
- Property Tax Postponement Assistance - The program connects eligible seniors with California's Property Tax Postponement Program and other available resources.
- Senior Homeowner Property Tax Relief Fund – FUTURE PROGRAM! This fund will provide financial assistance to qualifying seniors facing extraordinary hardship that places them at risk of falling behind on their property taxes.
Senior Safe Harbor reflects the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax-Collector's commitment to protecting older homeowners through education, proactive service, and meaningful partnerships. We are still in the process of finalizing the program. More information about how to request assistance is coming soon.
