Riverside County taxpayers can claim overpaid property taxes before August 1, 2026.

AUDITORONTROLLERRIVERSIDE$COUNTYAuditor - Controller's website helps property owners claim tax overpaymentsWith a simple website search, Riverside County taxpayers can determine whether they are entitled to claim overpaid property taxes that the Auditor - Controller is trying to return.Auditor Controller, Ben J. Benoit, has established a website that lists property owners who overpaid their taxes and the amount they are eligible to claim. The website can be found at:https://auditorcontroller.org/property-tax-unclaimed-refundsUnder Revenue and Taxation Code 5097 and 5102, property tax refunds that go unclaimed for four years after the payment date or one year after the mailing of the claim form (whichever is later) may be transferred to the County General Fund on order of the Board of Supervisors. Once approved by the Board of Supervisors, a transfer to the general fund occurs if a verified claim is not filed by August 1st, 2026. *To view the list of unclaimed refunds, print a claim form or for additional information, please visit our website at:https://auditorcontroller.org/property-tax-refundsPublished in The Press Enterprise on April 30th & May 7th, 2026.*If the claim deadline due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legalholiday, the due date for the claim is the next business day.