VENTURA COUNTY — For many homeowners, their property tax bill is the second largest expense of owning a home after mortgage interest but not all homeowners understand their property taxes. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hopes to bring clarity to this topic by hosting a free Property Tax workshop with special guest speaker Steven Hintz, Treasure/Tax Collector for the County of Ventura. VCCDC encourages all homeowners and potential homeowners to attend this informative and free workshop. This workshop is part of VCCDC’s “From House to Home” Homeowner Workshops which are designed to educate homeowners on varying topics such as Financial Planning, Home Maintenance, Estate Planning and more. The workshop will take place Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at 6:00pm at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030 (conveniently located near the 101 Freeway).
The presentation will cover the following topic
- How the amount of your taxes is determined
- Impound accounts
- What happens when you fail to make a timely payment
- Supplemental taxes
There is no cost to attend the workshop. A version in Spanish will be presented at 6:45pm. Seats can be reserved by calling (805) 273-7800, emailing ContactUs@vccdc.org, or registering at www.vccdc.org.
About VCCDC: The VCCDC Home Ownership Center is a one-stop-shop where a full circle of services and resources is available to prospective home buyers and homeowners, including: HUD approved pre-purchase education and counseling, post-home purchase workshops, realty, and lending services that include down payment assistance programs and more. VCCDC is a certified Community Financial Development Institution and the only nonprofit organization in Ventura County offering affordable loan products and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Since it was founded in 2001 as a local non-profit organization, VCCDC has worked to increase homeownership and economic stability in underserved communities of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. VCCDC is dedicated to ensuring that homebuyers are prepared for homeownership with the support of certified professionals who provide education and guidance, assisting with planning and problem solving. All VCCDC staff is bilingual, proudly serving the community. VCCDC accomplishes its work in partnership with other community organizations, and is financially supported by private and public funds. Visit us at www.vccdc.org and www.facebook.com/vccdc.