The formula involves multiplying the assessed value by the Contra Costa County property tax rate, which includes the base rate of 1% plus any voter-approved local assessments and bonds. The actual property tax rate ends up being around 1.3% of a home's assessed value.
In 2016, Richmond passed the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection Ordinance — the first rent-control law in Contra Costa County. The comprehensive measure includes both rent control and just cause eviction, which makes no-fault evictions costlier for landlords.
A blanket mortgage is a type of mortgage that covers multiple properties or lots as collateral. In the case of a subdivision, a developer can obtain a blanket mortgage to finance the entire project.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
Repayment Mortgage The most common mortgage type, repayment mortgages are the base for the vast majority of other mortgages on the market, regardless of their fancy marketing names and terms.
The type of mortgage that covers more than one parcel or lot and is often used for financing subdivision developments is called a Blanket Mortgage. This type of mortgage allows the borrower to mortgage multiple sites as opposed to a traditional mortgage that applies to only a single piece of property.
Documents are recorded within two (2) business days of receipt of the document. The average turnaround time for a document submitted for recording is 30 days.