Taxpayer's ResponsibilityTaxpayers are responsible to ensure that their documents are received at the Assessor's Office timely, before the deadline.How Postmarks Affect A Taxpayer's FilingThe…

Supplemental AssessmentsTwo Supplemental Assessments?Depending on the date of change of ownership or completion of new construction, you may receive one or two supplemental bills:If a change of…

Real Estate Fraud Real estate fraud is a form of theft criminals may use to steal your home, real estate holdings or the equity in your property. Real estate fraud is on the rise throughout the…

If It Floats, It May Be Subject To Property TaxesThis category of property includes jet skis, yachts, cruise ships, and everything in between.Boats and personal watercraft are valued annually as of…

InstructionsThe Assessor Department's most requested forms are provided below. Print the form, fill it out, keep a copy for your records, and send it in. Additional forms not found on this…

Taxpayer's Advocate For additional assistance, you may contact our Taxpayer's Advocate, Maria Melchor at 714-568-5737. Assessor Department…

The Assessor Department will work with property owners to review potential property damages caused by a calamity such as a fire, earthquake, or flooding and will make value adjustments as appropriate…

On November 3, 1998, the voters of California approved Proposition 1, which amends Section 2 of Article XIII of the California Constitution by adding subdivision (i). This amendment allows property…

Proposition 13 Taxable Value Generally Proposition 13 was adopted by California voters in 1978, and changed the definition of taxable value for all real property in the state. Taxable value…

Savings for Seniors on Replacement Home You may be eligible to transfer your Prop 13 value to another property in CA. Homeowners' Exemptions If you owned and occupied your principal place of…