California Propositions
That May Benefit You.
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Prop 13
The maximum tax on full property value is 1% and a maximum increase per year of 2%
Prop 8
Mostly used in a declining market. You can apply to have your property assessed at a lesser value of the Prop 13 value so you may be able to reduce your tax rate.
Prop 58
No property tax shall be reassessed when parents transfer their principal residence to to their children, and the 1st million of any other property that the parents own. (This all can be done when the parents are alive.)
Prop 193
No property tax reassessment when grandparents transfer a home to a grandchild.
Prop 60
Allows homeowners age 55 and over to carry their current assessed value from selling their primary home to another home within the same county as long as the replacement home is purchased within 12 months and does not exceed 105% of selling price (or up to 110% if purchased in second year.) Be aware: If the replacement property is purchased before selling primary home primary home must sell for equal or more than the price of replacement home.
Prop 90
Allows counties to participate in a reciprocal arrangement to apply prop 60. (11 out of 58 counties in California participate)