San Jose finance officials are enforcing debt claims against over 100 property owners for unpaid sidewalk repairs totaling $307,000. Homeowners have a year to address these repairs, with penalties including liens on property tax statements. The city’s financial hardship assistance has supported some, approving fewer than half of requests for over $400,000. Many homeowners, especially low-income, struggle with the average $3,000 repair cost, resulting in ongoing financial hardship. The city aims to alleviate blight and safety concerns through these repairs but faces pushback due to their financial impact on residents.
City fines and repair notices have been controversial among low-income homeowners financially burdened by an average bill of $3,000 for sidewalk repairs.
John Kachmanian, San Jose deputy director of finance, stated that a special assessment would be placed on the property tax bill of delinquent property owners.
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