Body 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...

Body 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...

Body Disclaimer You will leave the Orange County Assessor Department’s website and be taken to an external website hosted by ParcelQuest that will provide you with property data services. Linking to an external website does not constitute an endorsement by the Orange County Assessor or a warranty of the information and...

Body 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...

Body Proposition 19 Transfers Between Family Generally A family home that is transferred between parents and children or from grandparents to grandchildren may be excluded from reassessment. A form is required and the transfer must meet certain conditions; more information and forms are provided below. Property transfers between siblings or other...

Body New Construction and Additions New construction is generally assessable and may increase the taxable value of your property, whereas normal maintenance, repair or replacement of existing structures/items will not. Taxable New Construction New construction is taxable if it adds value to the property and is not considered normal maintenance or...

Body 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...

Body Building Something New New constructions and additions, taxable construction, non-taxable maintenance, repair or replacement. Buying or Selling Property? Find out what you should expect now that you own real estate. You may be able to transfer your Prop. 13 value to your child(ren) or grandchild(ren). Changing Your Mailing Address PDF...

Body 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...

Body Supplemental Assessments Supplemental assessments are value adjustments required by law when a property: Changes ownership or Undergoes new construction Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 75, et seq. Purchases and Changes in Ownership A supplemental assessment implements a change in taxable value from the prior owner’s taxable value to the current...