Tax Assistance Programs
Tax Assistance Programs for Senior Citizens and Blind/Disabled Persons
Property Tax Postponement:
The State Controller’s Office (SCO) administers the Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, which allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of current-year property taxes on their primary residence.
A postponement of property taxes is a deferment of current-year property taxes that must eventually be repaid. Repayment is secured by a lien against the property.
Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to funding limitations, all who qualify may not be approved.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify, you must meet all of the following criteria for every year in which postponement of property taxes is desired:
- Be at least 62 years of age, or blind, or disabled;
- Own and occupy the real property as your principal place of residence (floating homes and house boats are not eligible);
- Have a total household income of $45,000 or less;
- Have at least 40 percent equity in the property; and
- Not have a reverse mortgage on the property.
Claim forms or information regarding Property Tax Postponement may be obtained by visiting the State Controller's Office website or calling 1-800-952-5661.
