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- Aircraft
- Boats/Vessels
- Business Property
- Data Requests
- Homeowners' Exemption
- Mapping
- Ownership
- Possessory Interests
- Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
- Value Review Program
- Disaster Relief
- Disabled Veterans' Exemption
- Educational Exemptions
- Nonprofit Exemptions
- Religious Exemptions
- Governor-Declared Disaster
- Inter-Spousal Transfers
- Manufactured Homes
- New Construction
- Prop 193: Grandparent-Grandchild Exclusion
- Prop 58: Parent-Child Exclusion
- Severely and Permanently Disabled Persons
- Solar
- California Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act)
- Why did I receive an Aircraft Property Statement?
- What will happen if I do not return the Aircraft Property Statement?
- What if the due date to file an Aircraft Property Statement falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday?
- I paid the sales tax when I purchased the aircraft. Why am I paying taxes again?
- Why do I have to pay taxes on my aircraft?
- Where will my aircraft be assessed since I take it to many locations?
- Why do I have a 10% penalty note on my tax bill for my aircraft?
- Can my taxes be prorated?
- I filed bankruptcy. Why do I have to pay the tax?
- What constitutes "available for display to the public"?
- Does notifying the public that the aircraft will be available for display at the owner's home, by appointment only, qualify as "public display"?
- Is an aircraft stored on private property, but visible from a state highway, on "public display"?
- Please explain the significance of the word "available".
- Must a display be in California?
- Must the applicant list at least twelve future dates to qualify for the exemption under prospective treatment?
- What constitutes "commercial purpose"?
- If an aircraft is depreciated as business property, or expenses are written off as business expenses, is the aircraft being used for commercial purposes?
- What constitutes use as "general transportation"?
- Is the $35 fee, charged and collected by the assessor upon the initial application for exemption of a specific aircraft, a one-time fee per county regardless of a later change in county situs?
- Is the fee per application or per aircraft?
- If an aircraft is moved to another county, and an exemption application is filed in the second county, should the second county charge the fee?
- What should I do when I sell my aircraft?
- I sold or disposed of my aircraft after January 1st. Why do I have a tax bill?
- I sold or disposed of my aircraft before January 1st. Why do I have a tax bill?
- If I am a resident of Southern California County and am stationed in Northern California, am I eligible for this exemption?
- If I retire and decide to stay in California temporarily, can I keep this exemption?
- I own an aircraft with a friend. He has 33.3% ownership and I as an active duty servicemember own 66.6%. Is the aircraft fully exempt?
- It is mid-July and I didn’t get my claim form in. Can I still file a claim?
- How is the aircraft value determined?
- Why is the average retail value, as listed in the price guide for January 1, different from the assessed value?
- Why did my aircraft value go up/down from last year?
- What if I do not agree with the aircraft value?
- What if I still do not agree with the aircraft value after an Assessor’s Informal Review?
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- Why do I have to pay taxes on my vessel?
- I paid the sales tax when I purchased the vessel and paid registration fees to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Why am I paying taxes again?
- Why is my vessel being assessed in Placer County when I take it to many locations?
- My vessel was stored or located in the State of Nevada on the lien date of January 1. Why do I have to pay California taxes?
- Why do I have a 10% penalty note on my tax bill for my vessel?
- Can my taxes be prorated?
- I filed bankruptcy. Why do I have to pay the tax?
- What should I do when I sell my vessel?
- I sold or disposed of my vessel after January 1st. Why do I have a tax bill?
- I sold or disposed of my vessel before January 1st. Why do I have a tax bill?
- If I am a resident of Southern California County and am stationed in Northern California, am I eligible for this exemption?
- If I retire and decide to stay in California temporarily, can I keep this exemption?
- I own a boat with a friend. He has 33.3% ownership and I as an active duty servicemember own 66.6%. Is the boat fully exempt?
- It is mid-July and I didn’t get my claim form in. Can I still file a claim?
- How is the value determined?
- Why is the average retail value, as listed in the price guides for January 1, different from the assessed value?
- Why did my vessel value go up/down from last year?
- What if I do not agree with the vessel value?
- What if I still do not agree with the vessel value after an Assessor’s Informal Review?
- Why do I have a Vessel Property Statement?
- What will happen if I do not return the Vessel Property Statement?
- What if the due date to file a Vessel Property Statement falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday?
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- Why do I have to file a Business Property Statement?
- What is this BOE 571 Business Property Statement form used for?
- What will happen if I do not file the Business Property Statement form?
- What if the due date to file a Business Property Statement falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday?
- How do I fill out the form?
- Can I return my completed Business Property Statement by fax or as an email attachment?
- What do I include in supplies?
- Can someone else file my Business Property Statement for me?
- Why do I have to pay taxes on my business personal property?
- I paid sales tax when I purchased this equipment. Why am I paying taxes again?
- What is unsecured property?
- I have a home-based business and all my equipment is my own personal equipment. Do I have to report it?
- My business property is moveable and goes in and out of the County depending on the job. Which county should I report it to?
- What if I lease all my equipment? Do I still have to report it?
- Can my unsecured business property taxes be prorated?
- Why do I have a 10% penalty note on my tax bill for my business?
- I don't own the building, I just rent the space. Why do I have a tax bill?
- Where can I find additional information on Business Personal Property?
- Who needs to file a Business Property Statement?
- Can I file my form electronically?
- I tried to E-File but I can’t find the link mentioned in my letter?
- I found the E-Filing link, but it is asking for a Business Identification Number (BIN)? What is this and how do I obtain one?
- I closed my business and the business assets are not being used. Why do I have to file a property statement or pay taxes?
- What should I do if I've closed, sold, or disposed of my business assets after January 1?
- What should I do if I've closed, sold, or disposed of my business assets before January 1?
- How is the assessed value determined?
- What if I do not agree with the values? Can my value be reviewed?
- What if I do not agree with the Assessor’s value after an Informal Review?
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- Can I get Placer County Assessor data at no cost?
- How can I get a mailing list of property owners in Placer County?
- Can I attach a spreadsheet with a list of parcels to get all the available information?
- I own/operate a business. Is it possible get the addresses of homes with pools in my local area (e.g.: Rocklin, Roseville, and Lincoln)?
- Is a list available of all business owners that own and operate in Placer County?
- Can I get a mailing address list of all subdivisions in Tahoe City including: Sky Land, Pine Land, Tahoe Woods, and Tahoe Pines?
- Can data be supplied in label form?
- How can I purchase the Secured Tax Data Roll?
- Is there a way to receive monthly data for people who have moved to the county?
- Where can I find the Annual Assessed Valuation Reports?
- How can I obtain the Assessed Valuation for the City of Roseville for the past 5 years?
- Is there any other way to get Placer County Assessor data?
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- Is there a fee to apply for the Homeowners' Exemption?
- I received a notice indicating there was a fee to apply for the Homeowners' Exemption. What should I do?
- What is a Homeowners' Exemption?
- How do I get a Homeowners' Exemption?
- What is the filing period for the Homeowners' Exemption?
- Do I need to reapply for this exemption every year?
- How can I verify that I am receiving a Homeowners' Exemption?
- If I move out and rent my house to someone else, am I eligible for the exemption?
- May I claim the exemption on two properties, as live I in both?
- My wife & I live in separate residences. May we claim the exemption on both residences?
- I have two residences on my property. May I claim the exemption on both residences?
- I am living in a motor home on the property. May I claim the exemption?
- I have the Disabled Veterans' Exemption. May I claim the Homeowners' Exemption also?
- My title is in the name of my trust. May I claim the exemption?
- I did not know about the exemption. May I file for back years?
- I don't want to disclose my Social Security Number. May I claim the exemption without it?
- I don't have a Social Security Number. May I claim the exemption without it?
- Is the Homeowners' Exemption form considered public information?
- Is my Social Security Number used to track anything other than the Homeowners' Exemption?
- Does the exemption apply to servicemen who are not legal residents of California?
- Need Additional Information on Homeowners' Exemption?
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- Why do parcel numbers change?
- How long does it take for new parcel numbers to be created when a deed, Parcel Map or Subdivision records?
- My parcel is ‘X’ acres and your office records show my parcel having only ‘Y’ acres (an amount that is less). Why does the size of my parcel show less than what I really have?
- Can I split or combine my parcels? What are the requirements?
- Why do I have two parcel numbers when I purchased one property?
- Why can’t my two parcels be combined?
- What can I do about being charged double for the direct charges and/or special assessments?
- How can I get an Assessor Map from your website?
- Can I get a copy of the Survey/Parcel or Subdivision maps?
- Where would I get a site/plot plan of my property?
- Where would I get my existing building plans?
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- How will Proposition 19 affect Base Year Value Transfers and the Parent-Child and Grandparent-Grandchild Exclusions?
- What is a change in ownership?
- Will adding a spouse on title to my property result in a reassessment?
- Will refinancing my property result in a reassessment?
- Will transferring title to a legal entity result in a reassessment?
- Can I get information on how to change title?
- Does the death of a property owner result in a reassessment of the property they own?
- What documents need to be submitted to the Assessor’s Office upon the death of a property owner?
- Will the property be reassessed if the decedent’s property passes to the spouse or registered domestic partner?
- Can property be reassessed if the decedent’s property passes to a co-tenant?
- Can property be reassessed if the decedent held the property in a trust?
- Will property be reassessed if it passes to the decedent’s children?
- Is there a deadline for filing a Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer between Parent and Child?
- Is property eligible for exclusion if it is received or inherited from a grandparent?
- How do I find the owner of a property in Placer County?
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- What is a Possessory Interest?
- Why do I have to pay property taxes if the property is tax-exempt?
- How do Possessory Interests differ from other assessments?
- How does the Assessor distinguish which Possessory Interests are assessable and those which are not?
- Why are Possessory Interest holders being charged property tax in addition to the rent they pay to a government entity? Isn’t that a form of double taxation?
- How are Possessory Interests valued?
- Why are Possessory Interests assessed on the Unsecured Tax Roll?
- How do Possessory Interest Unsecured tax bills differ from Secured Roll tax bills?
- I received a tax bill for the year July 1 through June 30, but I vacated the property in March. Why do I have to pay for the year after I vacated?
- Where can additional information about Possessory Interest Assessments be obtained?
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- What is a Temporary Decline in Value?
- Is there a charge to have my value reviewed?
- Do properties other than single-family residences qualify?
- How can the assessed value of my property be increased after you reduced it?
- Is the Assessor required to restore my protected Proposition 13 value even if it’s more than a 2% increase?
- If I have been granted a reduction for the current year will I have to request another review next year?
- What should I do if I disagree with the value placed on my property?
- Why isn't my value reduction permanent?
- What if after having been given a reduction, my value continues to decline?
- What will happen to my assessment if values start to rise?
- My land value looks alright, but my structure value looks high. Can I just have my structure value lowered?
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- My home was damaged by a fire. What do I do? Where do I start?
- How do I qualify for disaster relief?
- Where can I get the application for reassessment of property damaged by misfortune or calamity?
- Once I file my application, what is the process?
- How does the Assessor's office determine the amount of property taxes to be refunded if my house was partially damaged?
- After my property is rebuilt or repaired following the damage, will my property taxes increase over what they were before?
- What if I disagree with the value as determined by the Assessor's Office?
- Our home was damaged from a forest fire last year and we had to move out while it is being repaired. Are we still allowed the homeowner's exemption even though we have not returned to our house?
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- Is a Charter School a Government Entity and excluded from taxation?
- Is any school instructing students in grades K – 12 eligible?
- Isn’t a Community College or University considered a College and therefore should file for a College Exemption?
- What types of property are exempt?
- How does a Public School receive an exemption on property they don’t own?
- Do we have to file every year?
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- We didn’t know there were property tax exemptions available. Is it too late to file?
- We have filed for an Organizational Clearance Certificate. Can we file the Welfare Exemption Claim Form now or wait until we receive the certificate?
- The Assessor’s Office determined that the property or portions of the property was not eligible for the Welfare Exemption. What is my recourse if I do not agree?
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- How will Proposition 19 affect Base Year Value Transfers for victims of wildfires and of Governor declared disasters?
- My property and/or home were damaged and the Governor declared a disaster in my area. What type of relief is available?
- I don't want to rebuild in the same location. Can I buy another house in the same county and transfer my base year value to the new house?
- Can I buy another house in a different county and transfer my base year value?
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- My spouse and I are on title to our house, if I give my interest to my spouse, will this trigger a reassessment?
- My spouse and I are getting a divorce; we are severing our ownership vesting to tenants in common. Will this trigger a reassessment?
- My spouse and I are getting a divorce, the divorce settlement agreement states we are to keep the house until our children graduate from college after our divorce. Will this trigger a reassessment?
- My ex-spouse and I are on title as tenants in common. If we have a mutual agreement can we transfer property to the other without a reassessment?
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- Are manufactured homes the same as mobile homes?
- Do I have to file a Change of Ownership Statement following the death of the owner if the manufactured home was held in the decedent's trust?
- How are manufactured homes taxed in California?
- How can I change the taxation of my manufactured home from license fees to the local property tax system?
- How does the county assessor determine the value of my manufactured home?
- I am a disabled veteran. Am I entitled to the Disabled Veterans' Exemption on my manufactured home?
- I am considering placing my existing manufactured home on a permanent foundation. How will this affect the valuation of my property?
- I own a manufactured home. Do I qualify for a Homeowners' Exemption?
- I received my local property tax bill, and I disagree with the valuation placed on my manufactured home by the county assessor. What can I do?
- If I purchase a manufactured home or if there is new construction on the home, will I have to pay supplemental taxes?
- My manufactured home is currently licensed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Are there any advantages to converting to local property taxation?
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- How will Proposition 19 affect the Grandparent-Grandchild Exclusion?
- May eligible family members combine their exclusion benefits?
- Must the property qualify as the principal residence of both the transferor and the transferee?
- What is meant by a "principal residence"?
- What is the filing deadline for a Prop 193 claim?
- When must I file my claim for exclusion?
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- How will Proposition 19 affect the Parent-Child Exclusion?
- Does the first $1,000,000 in value represent the current market value, or the assessed value?
- How many parent-child transfers of a principal residence may qualify under Proposition 58?
- What is meant by child under Proposition 58?
- What is the effective date of Proposition 58?
- Which transfers of real property may qualify?
- Who are the transferor and transferee?
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- How will Proposition 19 affect Base Year Value Transfers for severely disabled homeowners?
- What are the detailed requirements for Proposition 110 exclusion?
- How many times can I apply for this exclusion?
- If I qualify for Proposition 110 benefits, do I still need to file for a Homeowners' Exemption on the replacement property?
- What tax relief is available for homes modified to improve accessibility?
- If I make an improvement to my replacement home within two years of purchase, can I get additional tax relief for the new construction?
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- What is the purpose of the California Land Conservation Act (CLCA) or Williamson Act?
- How does the Williamson Act work?
- What is an Agricultural Preserve?
- Who can qualify for Williamson Act?
- Since the passage of Proposition 13, if landowners enter into an agreement, will their property taxes be reduced?
- If there were to be a reduction, would it be for the current year's taxes?
- What must landowners agree to do under the Williamson Act Agreement?
- How long does the Williamson Act Agreement run?
- How can the Williamson Act Agreement be terminated?
- What other ways may the Williamson Act Agreement be cancelled?
- Should landowners withhold any land?
- Can I sell my land during the terms of the agreement?
- How can I enter into a Williamson Act Agreement?
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