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Ventura County homestead exemption

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

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

File by 5:00 p.m. on February 15 for the full exemption. Claims filed February 16 through 5:00 p.m. December 10 get 80%.

File the BOE-266 claim with the Assessor. If your claim is processed after the bill goes out, pay both installments on time and the county will send a corrected bill.

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Local homestead amounts in Ventura County

Ventura County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Homeowners' Exemption
Up to $7,000 off assessed value, which the Assessor says saves $70 a year.		All property taxes on the home$7,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Check the exemption line on your property tax bill; if your claim is processed late, the county issues a corrected bill showing the exemption.

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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