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Orange County homestead exemption

In Orange County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Orange County Assessor; the deadline is February 15.

File or apply onlineDownload the formOrange County Assessor
Office
Orange County Assessor
Deadline
February 15
State exemption
$7,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

File by February 15 at 5:00 p.m. for the full $7,000 exemption. Claims filed by December 10 get 80% of the exemption ($5,600).

The Assessor mails every new homeowner a claim form pre-filled with the property and sale details. If you move or sell, file a Homeowners' Exemption Termination Notice by December 10 to avoid a penalty.

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Local homestead amounts in Orange County

Orange County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Homeowners' Exemption
Exempts $7,000 of the home's value and saves at least $70 a year, per the Assessor.		All property taxes on the home$7,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Check the homeowners' exemption line on your property tax bill, or call the Assessor at (714) 834-3821.

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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