California Proposition 13, Homeowner Tax Protection
California State Board of Equalization
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs California Proposition 13, Homeowner Tax Protection in its San Francisco, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Proposition 13 limits annual increases in a property's assessed value to no more than 2% per year in California, providing significant long-term tax protection in high-appreciation markets like San Francisco. Homeowners who purchased early benefit substantially as the difference between assessed and market value grows over time.
Long-term tax savings increase as market appreciation exceeds 2% annually
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Francisco, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) Up to $50,000 forgivable loan
- SF Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP) Up to $50,000 deferred no-interest loan
- MOHCD Property Rehabilitation Loan Program Loan amount varies by project scope
- Rebuilding Together SF, Home Repair Program Free critical repairs (value varies)
Key Details
- Annual property tax increase capped at 2% regardless of market appreciation
- Particularly valuable in SF where home values have risen dramatically
- Applies automatically at time of purchase
- Some remodels may trigger partial reassessment
- Contact SF Assessor-Recorder at (415) 554-5596 with questions
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing, automatic at time of purchase
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for California Proposition 13, Homeowner Tax Protection in San Francisco, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Annual assessment increase capped at 2%. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for California Proposition 13, Homeowner Tax Protection in San Francisco?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for California Proposition 13, Homeowner Tax Protection in San Francisco, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California State Board of Equalization; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 415-554-5596. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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