Homeowners Guide

Counties tax land and homes (including manufactured housing) to provide local services and support for independent taxing districts, such as cities and schools.

Read more in our Understanding Property Tax guide, including how your property tax assessment is determined and what to do if you disagree with it.

Tax relief for homeowners

You might be eligible for one or more of the following programs. Read the descriptions below to see if you could qualify.

Homeowner’s exemption

If you own and occupy a home (including manufactured homes) as your primary residence, you could qualify for a homeowner’s exemption for that home and up to one acre of land.

Property tax reduction program

This program can reduce the property tax you must pay on your home and up to one acre of land. You must apply every year between January 1 and April 15 with your county assessor’s office.

You can find forms and a brochure describing eligibility requirements on the Property Tax Reduction page.

Property tax deferral program

The program lets you postpone paying taxes on your home and up to one acre of land. You must apply every year between January 1 and the first Monday in September with your county assessor’s office.

Like the Property Tax Reduction program, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. Read more on the Property Tax Deferral page.

Benefit for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability

This program can reduce the property tax you must pay on your home and up to one acre of land. You must apply every year between January 1 and April 15 with your county assessor’s office.

You can find forms and a brochure describing eligibility requirements on the 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veterans Benefit page.