If you believe you have a valid claim against the City of Simi Valley, a Claim for Damage Form must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk’s Office generally within six months from the date of the incident, depending upon the type of incident.
After you file your claim, it will be investigated by the City, which will take from two to six weeks. If the City determines that the facts and the law relating to your claim entitle you to the damages, which you have claimed, a settlement offer will be mailed to you. After 45 days from the date you file your claim, unless it is accepted, by statute it is deemed denied by operation of law. If you don’t receive either an offer or rejection within eight weeks, please call the City Attorney’s Office at (805) 583-6714 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
It is within the claimant’s discretion to seek private legal counsel to assist in this process.
