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Typical misfortunes or calamities which may qualify for reduced assessment include fire, flood, or earthquake damage. Damage to personal property, such as household furnishings, is not eligible since it is not assessed for property tax purposes.

Property, whether owned or leased, which as of the lien date (January 1), is used for libraries and museums that are free and open to the public.

If you own a home and occupy it as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 from the home’s assessed value, which reduces your property tax bill.

Submission Deadline: February 15 or before the 30th day following the date of notice of supplemental assessment, whichever comes first.

In order to qualify for this reduction, this claim form must be completed and signed by the buyer and filed with the Assessor. Please refer to the General Information section for details.

Leased property used exclusively by and for Public Schools, Community Colleges, State Colleges, State Universities, or University of California.

Worksheet provided to each household living on property.  To accompany claim seeking exemption for low-income housing that is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization.

Many governmental agencies as well as employers require proof of marriage, which is the certified copy of a marriage certificate.  Effective January 1, 2010, California State Law, Health & Safety Code Section 103526 permits only authorized persons to obtain a certified copy (see application for defined list).