California Senior Citizen Property Tax Postponement
California State Controller's Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs California Senior Citizen Property Tax Postponement in its San Diego, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
California's Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners aged 62 or older, blind, or disabled with a household income at or below $51,762 to postpone current-year property taxes on their primary residence. Deferred taxes accrue at 7% simple annual interest and are repaid when the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. This frees up cash for home repairs and living expenses.
Age 62+ or blind/disabled; income at or below $51,762; at least 40% equity in home; apply through California State Controller's Office; taxes repaid with interest upon sale or transfer
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Diego, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SDHC Housing Rehabilitation Program, Home Repair Grant Up to $15,000 grant for emergency/accessibility repairs
- SDHC ADU Finance Program Up to $250,000 construction-to-permanent loan at 1%-4% fixed
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Low Income Up to 19% of purchase price (max ~$125,000 loan) + $10,000 closing cost grant
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Middle Income $40,000 deferred loan + $10,000 closing cost grant
Key Details
- Postpone property taxes, frees up cash for home repairs
- Age 62+ or blind/disabled; household income at or below $51,762
- Must have at least 40% equity in your home
- Deferred taxes repaid at 7% simple interest when home is sold
- Apply by February 10 each year, call State Controller at 1-800-952-5661
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).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Apply by February 10 each year
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for California Senior Citizen Property Tax Postponement in San Diego?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 Citizen Property Tax Postponement in San Diego, 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 1-800-952-5661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by February 10 each year.
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