California Senior Citizens' Property Tax Postponement
California State Controller's Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs California Senior Citizens' Property Tax Postponement in its Cathedral City, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Allows California seniors age 62+ with household income of $51,762 or less to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. State pays taxes and places lien on property; repaid with 7% annual interest when home is sold or transferred.
Property tax payment deferred with 7% annual interest until property transfer
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Defer property tax payments for seniors 62+
- Household income limit: $51,762
- State pays taxes, places lien on property
- Repaid at 7% annual interest when home sold
- Must have at least 40% equity in home
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by February 10 for current fiscal year
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for California Senior Citizens' Property Tax Postponement in Cathedral City?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for California Senior Citizens' Property Tax Postponement in Cathedral City, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California State Controller's Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (800) 952-5661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by February 10 for current fiscal year.
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