California Property Tax Postponement Program
California State Controller's Office
About This Program
Allows seniors (62+), blind, or disabled homeowners with limited income to defer property tax payments. The state pays the taxes and places a lien on the property, repaid when property is sold or transferred. Program currently suspended but may be reinstated.
Deferred property tax estimate for median Salinas home
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Defers property tax payments for seniors 62+
- Also available to blind or disabled homeowners
- Income limits apply (varies by county)
- State pays taxes and places lien on property
- Program currently suspended
How to Apply
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Deadline: Program suspended; check for reinstatement
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