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The assessed value of property is calculated by the Board of Assessors based on market value. The total assessed value is the sum of the assessed land and assessed building values:

Building assessed value   $66,000
Land assessed value + $66,000
Total assessed value = $132,000

A property tax exemption allows a certain amount of a property's assessed value to legally avoid taxation. Typically, exempted properties belong to widows, veterans, disabled persons, citizens over 65, etc. Other exemptions relate to homestead or agricultural properties. Any exemptions applicable to this property are subtracted from the total assessed value to give the property's taxable value:

Total assessed value   $132,000
Exemptions - $7,000
Taxable value = $125,000

Tax rates are set by the taxing authorities for the governmental units within which the property is located. Property tax is calculated by multiplying the property's taxable value by the tax rate. Currently we have data only from the year 2006, and only the county tax rate: other rates and special charges (i.e. sewerage, garbage, school, etc.) may also be added. For this property, the 2006 county tax rate and the estimated property tax based on this are:

Taxable value   $125,000
Tax rate x 0.033
Property tax = $4,073

The amount of tax payable may be altered owing to abatement programs. Tax Abatement is used to encourage businesses to relocate, expand, and retain facilities in a community by means of lowering the taxes due to local taxing authorities. For more information, please go to the California State Board of Equalization's webpages.

Call the appropriate taxing entity if you have questions about taxes, or contact the appraisal district concerning property value, exemption status, ownership or address correction.

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