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STATE-SPONSORED PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Property Tax Assistance for Senior Citizens or Blind or Disabled Persons
The Gonsalves-Deukmejian-Petris Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Law provides direct cash assistance based on part of the property taxes paid on the homes of qualified individuals with total household incomes of $42,770 or less who are either: (1) 62 or older, (2) blind, or (3) disabled; and (4) a U.S. citizen or eligible alien. Claims for assistance are based on the 2007/2008 property taxes. The filing period runs from July 1, 2008 through October 15, 2008. Qualified individuals must file a claim form each year in order to receive assistance. Filing for property tax assistance will not reduce the amount of property taxes owed to the County Tax Collector.
Forms and Information
Claim forms or information regarding the Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program may be obtained by contacting the Franchise Tax Board at (800) 868-4171, or from their Website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Property Tax Postponement for Senior Citizens or Blind or Disabled Persons
The Property Tax Postponement Law allows eligible homeowners the option of having the State pay the property taxes on their principal place of residence. To be eligible for postponement, you must (1) be either 62 years of age or older, blind, or disabled; (2) own and occupy your home as of December 31, 2006; (3) have a 2006 household income of $31,500 or less; and (4) possess 20% equity interest in your home. The amount of taxes postponed plus accrued interest must be repaid to the State of California when the homeowner dies, sells, or moves from the property or allows senior liens to become delinquent. The filing period for the current year taxes is May 15 through December 10, 2007. A claim must be filed each year the homeowner desires to have the property taxes postponed.
Forms and Information
Claim forms or information regarding the Property Tax Postponement Program may be obtained by contacting the State Controller's Office at (800) 952-5661, or from their Website at www.sco.ca.gov.
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