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Government » Departments I - Z » Treasurer - Tax Collector Homeowners ExemptionThe most common property tax exemption is the Homeowner's exemption. California state law provides for a reduction in property taxes if you own and reside in your home. To qualify for this exemption you must have owned and lived in your home on the January 1st immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the taxes are billed. To obtain this reduction you must file a claim for the Homeowner's Property Tax Exemption with the Assessor's office. In order to ensure that only those who are entitled to the exemption continue to qualify YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TERMINATE THIS CLAIM if either of the following events occurred prior to 12:01 A.M. January 1st:
IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for the exemption as of 12:01 A.M. January 1, you must notify the Assessor in writing on or before December 10th of the same calendar year, or you will be subject to payment of taxes the exemption represents, plus applicable penalties and interest. Other ExemptionsOther exemptions available are:
If you have questions regarding the homeowner's or any other exemption, please contact the County Assessor's Office The Mission of the Exemption Unit is to assist eligible individuals and organizations in receiving exemptions; verify that exemptions are accurate in accordance with legal mandates and provide exemption information necessary for completion of the annual assessment roll in an efficient, timely and responsive way.
HOMEOWNER’S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONThe homeowner's property tax exemption provides for a reduction of $7,000 off the assessed value of an owner-occupied residence. This translates to annual property tax savings of approximately $70. Property owners who occupy their homes as their principal place of residence on the lien date (January 1st), and each year thereafter, are eligible for the exemption if they file a claim. Once filed, the exemption is continuous until the homeowner becomes ineligible. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to notify the Assessor's Office when this occurs. The regular filing deadline is February 15th to receive the full exemption. A late exemption ($5,600) can be claimed if the claim is received by the Assessor by December 10th. This filing is a free service provided by the Assessor's Office. For more information, please call the Exemption Unit. DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONThe Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption provides for a reduction of up to $100,000 off the assessed value of the principal place of residence of a qualified disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a qualified disabled veteran. The veteran must be totally disabled as a result of a service-connected injury or disease. The rating must be issued by the United States Veterans Administration as 100% totally disabled or that the disability compensation has been rated at 100% by reason of being unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The exemption may increase to $150,000 if you claim and qualify for the low-income exemption on a yearly basis. Once filed and granted, the basic exemption is continuous until the claimant becomes ineligible. Upon discovery or notification of ineligibility, the exemption will be terminated from the day that the ineligibility is effective. Please call the Exemptions' Unit at for further details. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION’S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Property used exclusively for religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable purposes may be eligible for property tax exemption. Exemptions are available for schools, churches, libraries, museums and other organizations that provide services to the community. Qualifications for these exemptions vary. For additional information regarding the qualifying features of these exemptions, please call the Exemptions Unit. At what age do you stop paying property taxes in California?A property owner is not required to pay a property tax in California if they are 65 years or older. You can find more information on the California Board of Equalization website.
Do senior citizens get a property tax break in California?The State Controller's Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria, including at least 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $49,017 or less ...
How can I avoid property tax in California?To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor.
Who are exempted from paying real property tax?“Charitable institutions, churches, parsonages or convents appurtenant thereto, mosques, non-profit or religious cemeteries and all lands, buildings and improvements actually, directly, and exclusively used for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.”
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