Understanding California’s Proposition 13 Property Transfer Exceptions
David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Are you looking to transfer property? If so, your property transfer may be exempt from reassessment for real estate property tax purposes. In California, the annual real estate tax on a parcel of property is limited to one percent of its assessed value (Proposition 13). The “assessed value” may not be increased by more than two percent per year unless the property has changed ownership. The following types of ownership transfers are not considered “changed ownership” and should not result in a reassessment. Please let your title or escrow officer know if one of the following exceptions applies to your transaction: Proposition 19 – The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act X Eligible homeowners who are 55 years and older, severely disabled, or victims of wildfires and natural disasters may transfer their tax assessments to a different home of the same or lesser mark...