Employee Form Fillable For 2023 In Contra Costa
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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.
Applications for CAPI are taken in the General Assistance offices. There are three General Assistance units located in Contra Costa County. If you want to apply for CAPI or get more information on your eligibility to CAPI, please call or visit the nearest office.
You must occupy the dwelling as your principal residence as of January 1 of each year to qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption for that year.
A homestead declaration protects your home's equity from both to forced and voluntary sales of the property. Exempt proceeds from a voluntary sale are protected if another home is purchased within 6 months.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
How long should it take to process my application? All CAPI applications must be processed as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date the application was filed. The County must notify the applicant if eligible or not, no later than 30 calendar days from the date of application.
To be eligible for CAPI, you must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: Be a California resident; Be age 65 or over, blind, or disabled; Be a non-citizen and meet the immigration status criteria in effect for SSI/SSP as of 08/21/96; Be ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to your immigration status.
If you have questions about your plan choices or other benefit questions, please contact Employee Benefits at 925-335-1746. Searching for additional information on your benefits as a County employee? Visit the Employee Benefits section of the Human Resources website.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
