The Monterey County Assessor’s Office can assist with property tax adjustments due to damages resulting from a FEMA Emergency Declaration. For assistance with property tax adjustments, contact the Monterey County Assessor’s Office: (831) 647-7654.

The Board of Equalization provides assistance with Sales & Use Tax Relief, Property Tax Relief, and other special taxes (i.e., Alcohol Tax, Tabacco Tax, etc,.) For assistance with disaster relief programs offered by the Board of Equalization, contact: (800) 400-7115.

Businesses can put a stop on the accrual of owed taxes by completing a Request for Abatement of Interest (FTB 3701). To receive more information about disaster relief programs offered by the California Franchise Tax Board, contact: (800) 852-5711.

Businesses located in counties covered by a Presidential Emergency Declaration may be eligible for a federal tax filing extension. For assistance with the IRS Tax Filing Extension, contact: (800) 562-5227.

Business disaster relief includes: casualty relief, disaster relief, and theft loss relief. For assistance claiming these additional types of business disaster relief, contact: (866) 562-5227.

The USDA offers a variety of programs through the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency. You can view the USDA’s Disaster Assistance at a Glance Factsheet or visit their website for more information. 

The California Department of Cannabis Control offers regulatory relief for cannabis-based businesses as a form of disaster relief. In order to be eligible, there must be a State of Emergency proclaimed by the Governor or a 
local emergency proclaimed by the City or County. For more information click here.