San Diego County · California
San Diego County homestead exemption
In San Diego County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC); the deadline is February 15.
- Office
- San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC)
- Deadline
- February 15
- State exemption
- $7,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
February 15 is the regular deadline for the full exemption of about $70. Claims filed February 16 to December 10 get 80% (about $56).
Email the completed claim form to [email protected] or mail it to the Assessor. You file once, as long as you keep living in the home.
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Local homestead amounts in San Diego County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowners' Exemption The ARCC says the $7,000 exemption saves about $70 a year. | All property taxes on the home | $7,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Look up your parcel on the ARCC's Secured Assessment Roll Search, or check the exemption line on your property tax bill.
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.
Sources
- Homeowners' Exemption · San Diego County ARCC
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