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This is a California Assessor portal where you can access forms, applications and documents that the California Assessors use statewide to obtain information to assist in administering California property tax laws.
The Assessors working with the State BOE annually update these forms and the BOE by Statute approves the content and presentation of these forms. Each form or request is required to be filed specific to each county where the property is located.
To use this system you must first pick a county, the county where the property is located. Next, you can pick the form that will help you provide data and information to the Assessor.
If you know the form’s name or the BOE form number, you can input that information in the “Search” field to select that form. If not, you can look at the list of available forms. See “Forms” above.
Tax Savings Programs
You may qualify for a program that could save you money on your property taxes. View a list of programs and get the forms here.
Change of Ownership Reporting
State law requires that a completed Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) be filed when a deed is recorded. Failure to complete and return the COS within 45 days will result in a penalty.
Homeowners' Exemptions
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may apply for a Homeowners’ Exemption.
A Homeowners’ Exemption will reduce your taxable value by $7,000, and can save you at least $70 on property taxes every year.
Mailing Address Change
Property owners are responsible for notifying the Assessor if their mailing address has changed.
Property valuation information and tax bills are mailed to the current address of record on file with the Assessor.
Disabled Veterans
A veteran who is rated 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability, or the unmarried surviving spouse of such veteran, may be eligible for an exemption of over $175,000 off the assessed value of their home.
Parent-Child Exclusion from Reassessment
Parent(s) and child(ren) can transfer a principal residence, or up to $1 million of other real property without reassessment.
To qualify, a completed application must be filed with the Assessor Department within three (3) years of the transfer, or before the property is sold to a third party, whichever comes first.
Persons Age 55 Replacement Dwelling
Homeowners who are least 55 years of age may be able to transfer the taxable value of an existing residence to a replacement residence, if the market value of the replacement is less than or equal to the market value of the existing residence.
Severely & Permanently Disabled Owners
Homeowners who are severely and permanently disabled may be able to transfer the taxable value of an existing residence to a replacement residence, if the market value of the replacement is less than or equal to the market value of the existing residence.
New Construction Exclusion from Reassessment
New construction done to make a building more accessible for disabled persons may be eligible for an exclusion from property taxes. New solar energy systems may also be excluded to the initial purchaser of the property.
Grandparent-Grandchild Exclusion from Reassessment
Grandparent(s) can transfer a principal residence to their grandchild(ren), or up to $1 million of other real property without reassessment.
To qualify, all the parents of that grandchild (who qualify as the children of the grandparents) must be deceased as of the date of transfer.
Disaster Relief
Property that is damaged by a calamity such as a fire or earthquake may qualify for a temporary reduction in taxable value. Physical damage to the property must be at least $10,000, and a claim form must be filed within 12 months of the event.
Institutional & Welfare Exemptions
Property owned or operated by a non-profit organization and used exclusively as a church, college, cemetery, museum, school or library may be eligible for an exemption from property taxes.
