(Art XIII Sec 3 of the CA Constitution, Rev & Tax 218). How do I qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption? 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.
These include, but are not limited to, new structures, demolitions, additions, alterations, interior/exterior remodels, running new electrical, water or gas lines, repairs, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, pavilions, decks, carports, garages, docks, pools, foundation repairs, ADUs, and Junior ADUs, solar, energy storage ...
As provided by the California Constitution, certain qualified properties are exempt from paying property taxes. Examples include properties used exclusively for religious, scientific, hospital or charitable purposes.
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.
Homeowner's Exemption If you own and occupy the property as your principal place of residence, you are eligible for a Homeowners' Exemption of $7,000 in assessed value for that property. The exemption will reduce the annual property tax bill by at least $70 each year.
California law provides a property tax exemption for the primary residence of a disabled veteran or an unmarried spouse of a qualifying deceased disabled veteran. Who may qualify? US military veterans rated 100% disabled or 100% unemployable due to service connected injury or disease.
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Contra Costa County has implemented rent control and just cause eviction protections in certain areas. These laws: Limit annual rent increases. Protect tenants from arbitrary evictions.
For those considering a detached ADU, such as a backyard cottage or a container home, California state law permits up to 1,200 sqft ADUs on most residential properties, subject to 4′ side and rear setbacks.
ADUs in Contra Costa can be no larger than 1,200 square feet and 16 feet tall. An ADU must have its own kitchen and bathroom and function as a complete, independent dwelling separate to the main residence on the lot.