CA State Controller Property Tax Postponement Program
California State Controller's Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs CA State Controller Property Tax Postponement Program in its San Jose, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
California's Property Tax Postponement Program allows seniors (62+), blind, or disabled homeowners with household income of $35,500 or less and at least 40% home equity to defer their current-year property tax bill. The deferred amount accrues simple interest and is repaid when the home is sold or transferred. This frees cash for critical home repairs without forcing tax default.
Average Santa Clara County property tax bill for a modest home
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Jose, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of San José Home Repair Program Up to $75,000 (0% deferred loan, 20-year term)
- San José CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Up to $100,000 (30-year deferred loan)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Critical Repair Program No-cost repairs (amount varies by project need)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program No-cost minor repairs (varies by project)
Key Details
- Defer entire current-year property tax for qualifying seniors/disabled
- Income limit: $35,500 per year; must have 40%+ home equity
- Age 62+ or blind or disabled required
- Repaid with simple interest when home is sold
- Apply by February 10 each tax year
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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- 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: Apply by February 10 each year
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for CA State Controller Property Tax Postponement Program in San Jose?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for CA State Controller Property Tax Postponement Program in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California State Controller's Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-952-5661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by February 10 each year.
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