Sometimes property owners may consider the assessed value to be high and need to contact the Assessor Department. We welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions and explain your assessment. However, if after contacting the Assessor Department, your value concerns are not resolved, you can file a formal...

The Claim For Exclusion Of New Construction From Supplemental Assessment is not available on-line. This exclusion only applies to property that is developed and held for sale. Subdivisions of five parcels or more are automatically granted the exclusion. The application is only required on subdivisions of four or less parcels...

Blank Business Personal Property (571-L) forms and schedules are not available online. Please call our office at (714) 834-2930 to obtain a property statement for your business or register with e-FILE to start filing online.

Annual Property Value Notices You may receive a Property Value Notice due to changes in ownership, new construction, or other activities to your property. Also, you may receive a notice if your Taxable Value has been temporarily reduced under Proposition 8, or if your Taxable Value has increased more than...

Business Personal Property Tangible property owned, claimed, possessed or controlled in the conduct of a profession, trade or business may be subject to property taxes. Commercial & Private Aircraft If it flies, it may be subject to property taxes. Boats & Personal Watercraft If it floats, it may be subject...

Receiving a Reduction in Taxable Value Each year, the Assessor will be reviewing single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, multi-family, commercial, industrial and timeshare properties in Orange County. Eligible properties will receive a reduction in Taxable Value for the property tax year beginning July 1. Property is valued each year as of...

Informal Assessment Review An informal review is not a formal assessment appeal. Requesting your property value be reviewed by the Assessor. The filing period for Informal Assessment Reviews is January 1 to April 30, each year. The Assessor will consider the market value of property as of January 1 (lien...

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...

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...