California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption

California Board of Equalization / Santa Clara County Assessor

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About This Program

Any California homeowner who occupies their property as their principal residence on January 1 can claim a $7,000 assessed value reduction, saving approximately $70-$80 per year in property taxes. This is a baseline exemption that applies to virtually all owner-occupied homes and is filed once with the county assessor.

Annual tax savings at typical Santa Clara County effective rate

Key Details

  • $7,000 assessed value reduction for all owner-occupants
  • Annual savings of approximately $70-$80
  • No income requirement, available to all homeowners
  • File BOE 266 with Santa Clara County Assessor
  • One-time filing; renewal not required in most cases

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

408-299-6460

Deadline: File by February 15 for full exemption; one-time filing usually sufficient

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