No. The exemption can only apply to your principal place of residence.
No, homeowners cannot receive both the Disabled Veterans' Exemption and the Homeowners' Exemption simultaneously. Typically, homeowners who qualify for both choose the Disabled Veterans' Exemption, as it offers greater tax savings than the Homeowners' Exemption.
Yes, you generally need to re-file for the Homeowners' Exemption if you change the title on your property deed. The exemption is tied to the specific homeowner(s) listed on the title. When the ownership is modified - such as through a sale, transfer, or addition/removal of a co-owner - the prior exemption may no longer be valid.
Yes, the Assessor must have a valid application on file for the current owner to continue to receive the Homeowners' Exemption benefit.
Yes, you must notify the Assessor in writing whenever a property you own is no longer your primary residence. Please notify us no later than the first December 10 following the date you moved away from your home. Late notification or discovery could result in additional assessments and penalties necessary to recover the unauthorized Homeowners' Exemption benefit. If you are moving immediately to another residence in Tulare County for which you will be filing a new Homeowners’ Exemption application, the new application provides official notification of the cancellation of your prior exemption.
The recording of the deed by the new owner will automatically terminate the existing exemption on your former residence. However, you should notify the Assessor if you move before January 1 and the recording of the change in ownership occurs after January 1. If you are moving immediately to another residence in Tulare County for which you will be filing a new Homeowners’ Exemption application, the new application will serve as written notification of the cancellation of your prior exemption. Otherwise, you must notify the Assessor that your former property is no longer your primary residence.
No, the exemption automatically applies each year until the property is no longer considered your primary residence. For example, if you vacate on a long-term basis, or rent or lease the property, the property no longer qualifies to receive the exemption because it is no longer your primary residence. If the exemption is removed and you later reoccupy the property, you can file a new application to reinstate the exemption.
The Homeowners' Exemption is generally available for a property that serves as the owner's principal residence. If your elderly parents have moved permanently into an assisted living facility, their home may no longer qualify as their primary residence, which could affect their eligibility for the exemption. However, there are exceptions for specific circumstances, such as if the home is unoccupied and still owned by them with the intent to return.
No, we will not notify you of receipt of your application nor will you be notified when your application is approved. You will be contacted only if more information is needed or if your application is denied. Once your application is approved, the exemption will appear on the next qualifying tax bill. It is advisable to keep a copy of the completed application for your records (noting the date it was mailed) when mailing the original application to us.
No, the Homeowners’ Exemption application is not a public document. By law, the Assessor is required to keep both the application and any social security number information provided on the form confidential.
