The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor. A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after the property or claimant becomes eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year.
California offers an automatic homestead exemption to every homeowner who occupies their home, whether it is a single-family dwelling, mobile home, or even a boat.
A homestead can protect the $50,000. There are two types of homesteads, automatic and declared.
If you own a home and it is your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 from your assessed value. New property owners will automatically receive a Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption Claim Form (BOE-266/ASSR-515).
This exemption is available to a single homeowner age 65 or older, or a couple filing a joint petition, if either or both are age 65 or over. You may not double the exemption amount if you are married and filing jointly.
A homestead can protect the $50,000. There are two types of homesteads, automatic and declared.
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.