Application For Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility In Riverside
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You must live in the home to qualify for the tax break. Some states exempt a certain percentage of a home's value from property taxes, while other states exempt a set dollar amount. If your state uses a percentage method, the exemption will be more valuable to homeowners with more valuable homes.
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.
Complete form BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption. Obtain the claim form from the County Assessor's office where the property is located. Submit the completed form to the same office.
It also offers relief on property taxes by reducing the taxable value of your home. The recent legislation, Assembly Bill 1885, significantly increased the California homestead exemption amounts. In 2024, the exemption ranges from a minimum of $349,720 to a maximum of $699,426, based on county median home sale prices.
As of January 1, 2024, the new minimum homestead exemption is $349,720 and the new maximum is $699,426. For Riverside County, the 2024 homestead exemption is $612,000. For San Bernardino County, the 2024 homestead exemption is $475,000.
The protected amount is called the “homestead exemption.” All homeowners automatically have a homeowner's exemption, which protects part of their equity from involuntary sales (foreclosures). Recording a declaration of ownership extends this protection to voluntary sales.
You can file a declared homestead by taking these steps: Buy a declared homestead form from an office-supply store, or download a form from the Registrar-Recorder's website. Fill out the form. Sign the form and have it notarized.
Filing a homestead declaration is a wise and proactive measure for homeowners in California. It provides a legal shield against creditors, preserves your home equity, and offers peace of mind in an unpredictable world.
