Homestead Exemption Application For Senior Citizens In Contra Costa
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In some instances, Qualified School District Special Taxes may qualify for one of the following exemptions: Persons who are 65 years of age or older. Persons receiving Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age.
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.
To obtain the exemption for a property, you must be its owner or co-owner (or a purchaser named in a contract of sale), and you must live in the property as your principal place of residence. You must also file the appropriate exemption claim form with the Assessor.
Homeowners' Exemption is a statutory tax provision, which provides a homeowner a $7,000 reduction off the taxable value on their primary residence. With an approximate 1% property tax rate, the exemption provides roughly a $70 annual saving off your property taxes.
These taxes are flat rate, and are non-ad valorem meaning that they are not based on the assessed value of the property. California permits, but does not require, school districts to grant exemptions from parcel taxes for those age 65 or older and persons with disabilities. 23 districts currently allow exemptions.
Senior Tax Exemptions in California The Senior Citizen Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners who are at least 65 years old and meet certain income requirements.
In order to apply, you must complete and submit the necessary application within three years of the date you buy your replacement property. Along with the application, you must also provide valid identification (e.g. drivers license, passport, birth certificate. Etc.) for age verification.
