Homeowners' Exemption
Qualifying owners whose home is their principal residence on January 1.
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Estimate only. Not tax, legal or financial advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
The California Constitution provides a $7,000 reduction in the taxable value for a qualifying owner-occupied home. The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.
Official source. Officially published Checked Oct 24, 2026.
Savings source
To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after the property or claimant becomes eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year.
Official source. Officially published Checked Oct 24, 2026.