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Property Tax Postponement

Property Tax Postponement

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(800) 952-5661
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California homeowners who are seniors, blind, or disabled with at least 40% equity and household income of $53,574 or less
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The California State Controller's Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners who are seniors, blind, or disabled to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence. Applicants must have at least 40% equity in their home and annual household income of $53,574 or less. The deferred taxes are secured by a lien against the property.
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Defer current-year property taxes on principal residence, secured by a lien against the property
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Aplazamiento de impuestos sobre la propiedad - Programa del Contralor de California que permite a propietarios mayores, ciegos o discapacitados aplazar los impuestos sobre la propiedad de su residencia principal. Requiere al menos 40% de capital en la vivienda e ingresos anuales de $53,574 o menos.
The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria, including at least 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $53,574 or less (among other requirements). The deferment of property taxes is secured by a lien against the property which must eventually be repaid.
Filing period opens:
October 1, 2024
Filing period closes:
February 10, 2025

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