Inability to pay
Pursuant to the
California Vehicle Code (40215), the individual requesting an administrative
hearing of a parking violation shall deposit the amount of the parking penalty with the city. In the event that an individual
is unable to pay the parking penalty and can provide satisfactory proof to the City of his/her
inability to pay the amount due, the City may waive the deposit
requirement.
To apply for
a hardship waiver, you must provide the requested documentation at the same time you make a request for an administrative hearing.
Failure to provide sufficient or correct information
will result in a determination of ineligibility for this waiver. If
requesting a waiver you must
provide a copy of a current Federal
Income Tax Return (form 1040 / 1040A) and any additional approved income
documentation demonstrating you qualify for a hardship waiver based upon the
following requirements:
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Hardship Qualification Requirements for
2017
185% Federal
Poverty Level
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Total Number of Dependents
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Annual Gross Income:
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1
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$21,978
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2
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$29,637
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3
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$37,296
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4
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$44,955
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5
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$52,614
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6
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$60,273
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7
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$67,951
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8
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$75,647
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For each
additional dependent, add
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$7,696
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To verify
income, in addition to a current Federal Income Tax Return individuals shall
submit any of the following additional documents that apply to the individual(s):
1. 2016/17
Letter 1722 from the IRS for non-income adults (1-800-829-1040)
2. 2016/17
Verification of Social Security Benefits (SSA) (1-800-772-1213)
3. 2016/17
Verification of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (1-800-772-1213)
4. 2016/17
Welfare of General Assistance eligibility (Notice of Action / Income
Verification)
5. 2016/17
Documentation of Unemployment form Employment Development Department (EDD)
(408-436-5600)
Note: If your annual gross income is such that you are not required by the Internal Revenue Service to file a Federal Income Tax return, then you must submit any of the documents listed 1 through 5 to substantiate your Hardship Waiver Request.
The
information you provide will assist the City in deciding whether you qualify for
a waiver of the pre-payment requirement.
Please do not send original documents.
The documents you provide will not be returned to you.
The hardship
waiver program is voluntary and waivers are only granted to allow the requestor
the ability to schedule an Administrative Hearing without having to deposit the
assessed penalty. If a hardship waiver
is granted and the requestor is subsequently found liable during the
Administrative Hearing all fines, penalties and fees must be paid.
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