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Proposition 13
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PROPOSITION 13
Q: How was real property assessed before Proposition 13 was enacted in this state?
Q: How is new construction reported to the Assessor’s Office?
Q: Will all building permits cause a reappraisal?
Q: When I build a room addition, is my entire property reassessed?
Q: What is a change in ownership for property tax purposes?
Q: Will most changes in ownership cause a reappraisal?
Q: If I refinance my house, will the property be reappraised?
Q: Will a reappraisal be required when property is placed in a trust?
Q: If a corporation changes ownership, is a reappraisal required?
Q: Can the assessed value of my property be decreased?
Assessment Appeals Process
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ASSESSMENT APPEALS PROCESS
Q: What is an assessment appeal?
Q: When must an assessment appeal be filed?
Q: If I file an appeal, will I have to appear at the hearing?
Q: What should I present at the appeal hearing to support my case?
Q: Where can I obtain sales information of comparable properties?
Q: Will I have to pay my property tax bill if I file an appeal?
Q: How can I obtain an assessment appeals application?
Notification of Taxable Value
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NOTIFICATION OF TAXABLE VALUE
Q: If I think the taxable value of my property exceeds its market value, what should I do?
Assessment of Unfinished Construction
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ASSESSMENT OF UNFINISHED CONSTRUCTION
Q: Why is an appraisal required on January 1st for all unfinished new construction?
Q: How does the assessor’s office learn about new construction?
Q: Will the entire property be appraised if only a portion is under construction on January 1st.
Q: How does the assessor’s office determine the value of unfinished construction?
Q: Will this January 1 appraisal of the unfinished construction cause a supplemental tax bill?
Q: Will I be notified of the value on the unfinished construction?
Q: What should I do if I disagree with the value of my unfinished construction?
Major Remodel
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MAJOR REMODEL
Q: How does the Assessor’s Office know when a home has been remodeled?
Q: How does the Assessor’s Office obtain information concerning the size and the cost of a remodel?
Q: When will a remodel cause a property tax increase?
Q: Will every remodel cause an increase in property taxes?
Q: Are there other times when a remodel will not cause a property tax increase?
Q: If I add a new family room, will the entire property be reassessed?
Q: How does the Assessor’s Office determine the increase in value for a major remodel?
Q: What should I do if I disagree with the assessor’s value for my remodel?
Change of Ownership Reappraisals
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SUMMARY
METHOD OF HOLDING TITLE
TRUSTS
LEASES
LEGAL ENTITIES (PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS)
TENANCY-IN-COMMON
JOINT TENANCY
Reassessments Caused by New Construction
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Reassessment Caused by New Construction