Suspended (CAO 2009-009) 06.16/2009

The Property Tax Postponement Law allows eligible homeowners the option of having the state pay the property taxes on their principal place of residence. To be eligible for postponement, you must, (1) be either 62 years of age or older, blind, or disabled; (2) own and occupy your home as of December 31, 2004 (3) have a 2004 household income of $24,000, or less; and (4) possess 20% equity interest in your home. The amount of taxes postponed plus accrued interest must be repaid to the State of California when the homeowner dies, sells, moves from the property or allows senior liens to become delinquent. The filing period is May 15 through December 10 annually. A claim must be filed each year the homeowner desires to have the property taxes postponed. Forms and information: You can get claim forms or information regarding the Property Tax Postponement Program by contacting the State Controllers Office Website: www.sco.ca.gov or by contacting the State Controllers Office at 1-800-952-5661. If you are calling from the 916 area code, please call 327-5587.