Taxpayer's Responsibility Taxpayers are responsible to ensure that their documents are received at the Assessor's Office timely, before the deadline. How Postmarks Affect A Taxpayer's Filing The assessment laws have strict filing deadlines to qualify for various property tax relief provisions and to avoid late filing penalties, and many people...

January 1 Lien Date - Taxes Attach as Lien on Property February Assessor Mails Notice To File Business Property Statements February 1 Second Installment Due - Secured Property Tax Bill February 15 Last Day to File a Timely Claim for Most Exemptions or the next business day if the date...

In accordance with the California Public Records Act (PRA), Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 et seq. and Revenue and Taxation Code §§ 408, 451 and 481, the Office of the Assessor maintains public property records for assessment purpose. To make a public records request, you may: Mail a written request...

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Access Code or (BIN) Application Software Appraisal Date APN (Assessor's Parcel No.) Assessed Value Assessee Assessee Name Assessment Appeal Assessment Appeals Board Assessment...

Transferring Base Year Value Generally An eligible homeowner may transfer the taxable value of their home to a replacement property anywhere within California up to three times. Filing a form is required and the transfer must meet certain conditions; more information and forms are provided below. This provision applies to...

Exemptions Available to Veterans If you have questions about either the Veterans' or Disabled Veterans' exemption please call (714) 834-5945 . Veterans' Exemption A $4,000 exemption for any property that is owned by an eligible veteran and is subject to property taxes. This exemption can be applied to real estate...

Property Tax Assistance For Blind, Disabled or Senior Citizens The State of California administers two programs to assist low-income blind, disabled or senior citizens pay property taxes. The following programs have maximum income levels and have different provisions: Property Tax Postponement Homeowner And Renter Assistance Property Tax Postponement If you...

Types of Damaged Property Contaminated Property (Prop. 1) Residential property must be deemed uninhabitable due to environmental contamination. Non-residential property must be deemed unusable due to environmental contamination. A state or federal agency must designate the property as an environmentally hazardous site. If the owner of the property caused the...

Buying Real Estate? What Should I Expect Now That I Own Real Estate? Prop. 13 - To Reassess Or Not To Reassess ... What Is A Supplemental Assessment? Property Tax Information And Dates To Remember How Are Taxes Calculated? Adding Or Removing Co-Signer(s)? Selling Real Estate? You May Be Able...

Instructions The Assessor Department's most requested forms are provided below. Print the form, fill it out, keep a copy for your records, and send it in. Additional forms not found on this webpage may be available on the California Assessors' e-Forms portal where you can access more forms . Most...