Assistance, Services for People Experiencing Hardship
List of resources offering help now
We know the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe financial hardship to many people right now and I am concerned that this situation will get worse.
While the Federal Stimulus Package will eventually provide some relief to individuals and businesses, many people need help now. We're analyzing the new Federal law, and will provide updates.
Meanwhile, here are resources you can tap now. Click the links for more information. This list will be updated over time.
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Taxes and Utilities
Property Tax Late Payment Penalty Cancellation - taxes are due April 10. A program to cancel late payment penalties for people impacted by COVID-19 was announced this week. Application forms for this program will be on the County Treasurer's website on April 11.
IRS - has extended both the tax-filing and payment deadline to July 15.
No Evictions -
Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston has announced that consistent with the timeline in the Governor's Executive Order, no commercial or residential eviction orders will be served until May 31, 2020. This "stay" applies to all 19 cities and the unincorporated areas of the County.
CAPI - cash assistance for elderly, blind, and disabled non-citizens.
Insurance Relief
Premium Extensions - under a noticeby the State Insurance Commissioner, insurance companies (auto, property, casualty, life, health) must give policyholders a 60-day grace period to pay premiums.
Fraud
Price Gouging is Illegal - there are reports of gouging on hand sanitizer, wipes, masks and other important virus supplies. Report price gouging to the
