A business owner is an individual or entity who owns a business, big or small. As a business owner, you are required to report all your assets and obtain necessary forms, from the Business Personal Property Division of the Office of the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder.
Owning a home comes with important responsibilities, including understanding your property tax obligations. Here's what you need to know about supplemental and escape tax bills, annual tax bills, and payment deadlines to help you stay informed and on track.
Explore valuable resources and programs to support seniors and families with property tax adjustments. Learn about transferring your property tax base to a replacement property or discover reappraisal exclusions for transfers between parents and children or grandparents and grandchildren.
The Assessor's Office is proud to support local veterans and their families by facilitating state programs and property tax exemptions. Learn about the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption or submit claims for exemptions for disabled veterans and veterans' organizations.
The Assessor's Office is committed to facilitating state programs and exemptions to assist individuals with disabilities. Explore options such as transferring your property tax base, exemptions for disabled veterans, exclusions for new construction, and property tax postponement.
The death of a loved one can be a life-changing and traumatic event. Settling affairs after a death should be straightforward. That is why the Assessor's Office has created an information flyer of important things that need to be done if your loved one owned real property in Tulare County.
California Revenue and Taxation Code provides that if a calamity such as fire, earthquake, or flooding damages or destroys your property, you may be eligible for property tax relief.
The Assessor can grant a full exemption only if you file the property claim form on time and show that the use of the property (or intended use, if the property is under construction or newly acquired,) qualifies for the exemption.
The welfare exemption is available for real and personal property owned and used exclusively by non-profit organizations formed for religious, scientific, hospital or charitable purposes.
Vessels and boats are subject to property taxation in a manner similar to businesses. If the value of a vessel or boat is $100,000 or more, or if you receive a statement from our office, it must be reported on the Vessel Property Statement (Form 576-D) as of the lien date, January 1.
Aircraft are subject to property taxation in a manner similar to businesses and must be reported on the Aircraft Property Statement (Form 577) as of the lien date, January 1.
A taxable possessory interest refers to a private, exclusive and durable right to possess or claim publicly owned real property that provides a private benefit, such as cabins on public land, airport hangars, grazing permits or fairground concessions.
ParcelQuest is a third-party website that provides access to parcel maps, property information and secured roll property values. It allows users to search by Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) or street address.
