Please email Contra Costa County Communications Director Kristi Jourdan at Kristi.Jourdan@contracostatv or call 925-313-1180 if you need assistance finding the right department or person.
2026 REQUEST FOR VALUE REVIEW (PROP 8) California State Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 51 authorizes the Assessor to temporarily lower the assessed value of any real property when it is greater than the market value as of January 1, lien date.
If you own and occupy your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for a Homeowner's Exemption that would exempt $7,000 of your home's assessed value from taxation. This would result in a savings of approximately $70 per year on your property tax bill.
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.
Use Form 843 to claim a refund or request an abatement of certain taxes, penalties, additions to tax, interest, and fees. Do not use Form 843 to request an abatement of income, estate, or gift tax. Do not use Form 843 to request a refund of income tax or Additional Medicare Tax.
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.