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Check the homeowners’ property-tax exemption

Read state eligibility and filing guidance; submit the local claim to the county assessor.

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Choose the county collector for your bill and payment method; the BOE and State Controller entries are shared state information, not local offices.
A due date and a delinquency date differ. Check the regular secured-roll calendar, the next-business-day rule, your bill type and the exact payment-channel cutoff.
The homeowners’ exemption reduces taxable assessed value. Proposition 19, supplemental bills and postponement each have separate conditions and filing rules.
Property-tax postponement is a loan-like deferment secured by a lien and must be repaid. Check the current programme year, funding and application conditions.

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California Board of Equalization — Property Tax Guidance

Shared California state property-tax information; actual claims, local bills, sale notices and individual eligibility require the responsible agency.

Homeowners’ exemption: state guidance and local assessor filingOfficial instructions

Shared California state guidance. Follow the official programme conditions and the responsible county’s instructions; this entry does not establish individual eligibility or confirm an active local auction.

Source checked October 26, 2026

California State Board of Equalization · Homeowners exemption (opens in a new tab)

Homeowners’ exemption: state guidance and local assessor filing

To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor.

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