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1. What type of property relief is available?

The current property taxes will be reduced for that portion of the property damaged or destroyed. This reduction will be from the date of the damage, and will remain in effect until the property is rebuilt or repaired.

2. After my property is rebuilt or repaired following the damage, will my property taxes be increased over what they were before?

No. Property owners will retain their previous taxable value if the house is rebuilt in a like or similar manner, regardless of the actual cost of construction. However, any new square footage or extras, such as additional baths, will be added to the base-year value at its full market value.

3. Do boats and airplanes qualify for this property tax relief if they were damaged by a disaster?

Yes. Tax relief is available for all taxable property, including boats, aircraft, and business personal property.

4. If I have been granted a reduction for the current year will I have to request another review next year?

No. Once you have been granted a reduction pursuant to Prop 8, your next year's value will automatically be reviewed.

5. What is a supplemental assessment?

The County Assessor must appraise property at its market value on the date of a change in ownership or when new construction is completed. The difference between the property's newly determined value after one of these events and the value which was previously enrolled on the Annual Assessment Roll results in a supplemental assessment. For more information, contact our office at (209) 966-2332.

6. My name is not spelled correctly on the property tax bill. How can I have the spelling corrected or changed?

The name on a property bill must appear exactly as it did on the last recorded document. If the name was spelled incorrectly on the recorded document, you must record a new document with the Recorder. If the name is misspelled due to a typographical error on our part, we will gladly correct it. Please call our office at (209) 966-2332 for more information.

7. Where can I obtain the necessary forms to change title?

Most stationery and office supply stores carry blank documents that can be used to change title, such as a Grant Deed or Quitclaim Deed.

8. Will my home be reappraised if I add another bedroom?

Your entire home will not be reappraised if you add on another room. Only the value of the new addition will be added to your assessed value.

9. How can I find out who owns a piece of property?

You can look up property at the Assessor's Office in one of 3 ways:
1. by situs (street address)
2. by parcel number
3. by owner name
If you know one of the three, you can visit our office and use the Assessor's computerized property data system to determine the other two. Or if you prefer, you can contact us by telephone at (209) 966-2332 during our regular office hours and we will assist you.