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San Mateo County homestead exemption

In San Mateo County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACRE), Assessor Division; the deadline is February 15 (state deadline).

File or apply onlineSan Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACRE), Assessor Division
Office
San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACRE), Assessor Division
Deadline
February 15Statewide deadline
State exemption
$7,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

New owners get a claim form in the mail automatically. To request one, email the Assessor Division with the property address, your mailing address and/or your Assessor's Parcel Number; filing is free.

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Local homestead amounts in San Mateo County

San Mateo County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Homeowners' Exemption
Takes $7,000 off the home's assessed value.		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 contact the Assessor Division.

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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