Important Dates for California Property Owners
The property tax year (fiscal year) runs from July 1 to June 30. Property is taxed as of January 1 for payment in the following fiscal year.
January 1
- Taxes become a lien on all taxable property at 12:01 AM.
- First day to file affidavits and claims for exemptions for real property.
February 1
- Second installment of real estate taxes is due (Delinquent after 5:00 PM on April 10).
February 15
- Deadline for timely filing affidavits and claims for exemptions (late after 5:00 PM; a postmark before midnight is considered timely) for real property, including Veterans' and Disabled Veterans’.
- Last day to file for the Homeowners' Exemption claim (late after 5:00 PM; a postmark before midnight is considered timely) to receive the maximum exemption ($7,000 of assessed value).
April 10
- Second installment of real estate taxes becomes delinquent after 5:00 PM (a postmark before midnight is considered timely).
- Annual payment on the Installment Plan of Redemption is due.
June 1
- Mailing of delinquent tax bills for current year and supplementals.
- First day to file an application for a "Decline-in-Value Review".
June 30
- Last day of the property tax year (fiscal year).
- Delinquent property becomes Tax Defaulted for nonpayment of taxes. If delinquent taxes are not paid in full, the property is subject to the power of sale after five (5) years for residential property, and after three (3) years for non-residential commercial property. Last day (prior to 5:00 PM) to open an installment plan of redemption on those parcels in their fifth year of delinquency.
July 1
- First day of the property tax year (fiscal year).
- First day affidavit and claim for homeowner or renters assistance may be filed with the State Franchise Tax Board (if funding is available).
Fourth Monday
- Assessment Appeals Hearings commence.
Sept 1
- Beginning day of annual secured tax bill mailing by Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Oct 15
- Last day affidavit and claim for homeowner or renters assistance may be filed with the State Franchise Tax Board (if funding is available).
Oct 31
- Last day of annual secured tax bill mailing by Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Nov 1
- The first installment of real estate taxes is due (Delinquent after 5:00 PM on December 10).
Nov 30
- Last day to file Assessment Appeal Application for reduction of assessment made in regular period in Los Angeles County.
- Last day to file an application for a "Decline-in-Value Review" in Los Angeles County. This should be done if you believe the market value of your property is below your Proposition 13 value.
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