How to appeal a Santa Barbara County, CA property assessment
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Filing details published for Santa Barbara County. Match the notice and assessment cycle to the official instructions.
Official appeal instructionsNot tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Filing timing
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Where to file
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Official offices
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Santa Barbara County Assessor
Sources for these instructions
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm
You must file an Assessment Appeal Application, form BOE-305-AH, obtained from the clerk of the board of the county where your property is located.
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https://www.countyofsb.org/acr-assessor-about-assessor
The owner has the right to appeal the value within 60 days of the date of the notice.
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 Property owners First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
If the specified date falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the action may be done on the next business day. (Government Code §§ 6706, 6707)
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
Second installment real property taxes due and payable.
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https://mytaxes.sbtaxes.org/Default.aspx
The current delinquent penalty for late property tax payments is 10%
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https://www.countyofsb.org/acr-assessor-about-assessor
Prior to the issuance of the supplemental bill, notification of the increase or decrease in value is sent to the owner at the address of record.
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https://santabarbara.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?GUID=067BE727-677D-4CB5-910A-FCD0AF7EF8DF&ID=8184319&Options=&Search=
establishing the property tax rates and levying taxes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027
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https://mytaxes.sbtaxes.org/WebPages/Assistance_ContactUs.aspx
HARRY E. HAGEN TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
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Continue with your property
Common questions
Where do I file a Santa Barbara County assessment appeal?
File the county's Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with the clerk of the board in the county where the property is located.
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