California State Controller's Office
Alameda County Senior Property Tax Postponement is available to homeowners in Oakland, CA.
Allows seniors 62+ with limited income to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. State pays taxes and places a lien on property, repaid when home is sold or transferred. Household income must be $51,762 or less.
Defers annual property tax liability until home sale
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
In Oakland, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Oakland, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply before property tax due date
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Email us about this programAlameda County Senior Property Tax Postponement is open to homeowners in Oakland, CA. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with California State Controller's Office using the official program link on this page or call (800) 952-5661. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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