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Los Angeles County homestead exemption

In Los Angeles County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor; the deadline is February 15 (state deadline).

File or apply onlineLos Angeles County Office of the Assessor
Office
Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
Deadline
February 15Statewide deadline
State exemption
$7,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

New owners are mailed a claim form (BOE-266/ASSR-515) automatically about three to four months after the deed records. You can return it by mail or submit it through the county's e-File service; the Spanish form must be mailed.

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Local homestead amounts in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Homeowners' Exemption
The Assessor says the $7,000 reduction in taxable value saves roughly $70 a year at an approximate 1% tax rate.		All property taxes on the home$7,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Look up your parcel on the Assessor's property search, or call the Exemptions staff at (213) 974-3415 to confirm a claim was received.

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California rules that apply here

  • You own the home and it is your principal place of residence on the January 1 lien date
  • Rentals and vacation homes do not qualify
  • You must tell the assessor when you stop qualifying

Full California homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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