What is the Property Tax Postponement Program?
The Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their principal place of residence. The program is administered by the State Controller’s Office. Applications are available from their office and additional information can be found at http://www.sco.ca.gov/ or by calling (800) 952-5661. Claim forms may also picked up at the Treasurer/Tax Collector’s downtown Redwood City location. Please contact the Treasurer/Tax Collector for availability information.
The Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their principal place of residence. The program is administered by the State Controller’s Office. On February 20, 2009, the Governor signed Chapter 4, Statutes of 2009, which immediately suspends the Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral Program. This legislation prohibits the filing of claims for property tax postponement and prohibits the Controller from accepting claims filed after February 20, 2009. As a result of the program suspension, the Controller will no longer accept claims for property tax postponement pending modification or repeal of this new law. However, the Controller’s Office will continue processing claims postmarked prior to February 20, 2009. For the most current information on the PTP program please visit the Controller’s website at www.sco.ca.gov.
Property Tax Postponement for Senior Citizens or Blind or Disabled Persons: The Senior Citizens Property Tax Postponement Law gives qualified persons who are 62 or older, or blind, or disabled and with a household income of $24,000 or less ($34,000 or less for those claimants who filed and qualified for the 1983-84 fiscal year), the option of having the state pay all or part of the taxes on their homes. The amount of taxes postponed must be repaid to the State of California. The postponed amount becomes due and payable when the individual moves, sells the property, or dies. The filing period for claims for postponement of the current year’s taxes runs from May 16 through December 10. A claim form must be filed each year the individual desires to have property taxes postponed. For more information REGARDING TAX POSTPONEMENT ONLY, call the State Controller’s Office at 1 (800) 952-5661 or you may click here.
The Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their principal place of residence. The program is administered by the State Controller’s Office. Applications are available from their office and additional information can be found at their web site, or by calling (800) 952-5661. Claim forms may also be downloaded from this web site.
A qualified homeowner can defer payment of all or part of his or her property taxes on your house, condo, or mobile home. This deferred payment is a lien on the property and becomes due upon sale, change of residence, or death. Q: How do I qualify for this program? A: In order to qualify, you must be legally blind, disabled, or 62 or older. Your annual household income must be $40,000 or less and you must occupy the property as your principal place of residence. The annual filing period is May 16 through December 10. For information and the necessary claim for, call the State Controller’s office at 1-800-952-5661. • STATE PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Q: What is the Property Tax Assistance Program? A: This state program is a once a year cash reimbursement for a portion of the property taxes paid. This amount will not have to be repaid and will not result in a lien being placed on your home. Q: What are the qualifications to receive this reimbursement? A: To be eligible for this progr
