What is Proposition 8?

Proposition 8 allows the Assessor to temporarily lower assessments when the market value on January 1 is lower than the factored base year value for that year. Each case is reviewed individually upon request of the property owner. Whenever such relief is provided, the Assessor is obligated annually to review and increase assessed values as market values increase, but never higher than the factored base year value.

For more information, please refer to the Assessment Information page on the County Assessor's Website.