California Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in California, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowners' Exemption | Homestead Exemption | Value reduction | $7,000 | All taxes | File claim form BOE-266 by February 15 for the full $7,000 exemption; late filings between February 16 and December 10 receive a partial exemption ($5,600). |
| Disabled Veterans' Exemption | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | $180,671 | All taxes | File claim BOE-261-G. For 100% of the basic exemption, file by January 1 following the qualifying event or within 90 days, whichever is later. Late claims receive 90%. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.