If It Flies, It May Be Subject To Property Taxes This category of property includes hot air balloons, commercial aircraft, and everything in between. In Orange County, approximately 1,000 aircraft are valued annually as of lien date, January 1. The Low-Value Ordinance Exemption has been increased to $10,000. Property valued...

If It Floats, It May Be Subject To Property Taxes This category of property includes jet skis, yachts, cruise ships, and everything in between. Boats and personal watercraft are valued annually as of lien date, January 1. The Low-Value Ordinance Exemption has been increased to $10,000. Property valued at $10,000...

Manufactured Homes All new manufactured homes purchased on or after July 1, 1980, and those on permanent foundations, are subject to assessment on the local roll. As with real property, the assessed value of manufactured homes cannot be increased by more than 2% annually, unless there is a change in...

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...

What Is 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. The Low-Value Ordinance Exemption has been increased to $10,000. Property valued at $10,000 or less will be exempt. This exemption does not require...