County of Santa Clara County Office of the Assessor

Property taxes are based upon the assessed value of property and equipment. There is a wealth of information on the Assessor's website at sccassessor.org.

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Typically the recorded deed will have the "metes and bounds" which are the legal boundaries used to draw the map provided by the assessor's office. As a property owner you can access the assessor's parcel map of your property on the Assessor's website at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/online-services/property-search/searching-records-buying-maps. If you have questions you can contact our office by going to: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. I think you are inquiring about the Proposition 60/90 program. You can find more information about that program at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/tax-savings/transferring-your-assessed-value/senior-citizen-over-age-55-within-county. To email our office go to: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

You can get the property's value for any given date from a fee appraiser. Your realtor should be able to recommend one.

My mother passed away recently and I am inheriting her house. Will the property taxes be revised and how do I go about starting the process?

Hi I do not know what you are referring to, perhaps this is a question about your tax bill? If so, contact the tax collector.

Hi If I understand correctly the APN on your tax bill does not match the APN on your grant deed? My suggestion is that you email the Assessor's office at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office. Under the topic select ownership identification and in the comment field describe the problem and provide the parcel number on your tax bill and the parcel number on the deed. Thanks and our office typically responds within 2 business days.

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Below is the advice from the State Board of Equalization. In short as long as one of the transactions occurs after April1 you will be eligible to transfer in accordance with Proposition 19. "Proposition 19 requires the transfer of the base year value to occur on or after April 1, 2021. It does not require that both the primary residence be sold and the replacement primary residence be purchased on or after April 1, 2021. Therefore, in most cases, as long as either the primary residence is sold or the replacement primary residence is purchased on or after April 1, 2021, the base year value of the primary residence can be transferred to the replacement primary residence under Proposition 19. However, future legislation may impact the operation of Proposition 19 and any updates will be posted on the Board’s website."

Hi, the answer is likely. HOWEVER, the voters approved a major change to these provisions that go into affect on Feb 15 and will limit the benefit significantly. To qualify before Feb 15 I encourage you to review information on our website at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/tax-savings/transferring-your-assessed-value/parent-to-child. Our office is also open and the quickest way to get an answer is to contact us electronically by using this form https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office. We can not ultimately determine in advance an outcome and in matters like this where there can be unintended consequences we encourage taxpayers to seek legal advise.

Yes, although we are not the tax collectors office, I believe they are open for in person payment but by appointment. https://www.sccgov.org/sites/dtac/Pages/schedule-an-appointment.aspx. Let us know if you have other Assessor related questions

In response to your question based upon the limited info provided--in general both parent and child can sell a home and purchase a new one in the same county and transfer the property tax value as long as the parent meets the qualifications under prop 60/90. The parent has to be at least 55 years of age when the original property is sold. The original property must be eligible for the homeowners exemption and must be subject to reappraisal at its current fair market value at the time of sale. The replacement property must be the parent’s principal residence and must be eligible for the homeowners exemption and it must be of “equal or lesser value” than he original property. Also, the replacement home must be purchased or built within two years of the sale of the original property and a claim form must be file with the Assessor’s Office. Final decisions by the Assessor’s Office will be based upon the specific information provided and the above is informational only and not binding.

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Without all the details it is hard to comment. I would encourage you to contact the assessor’s office and ask about the parent child exclusion program. You can find more information about that program at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/tax-savings/transferring-your-assessed-value/parent-to-child To email our office go to: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Go to the office on hedging street. They are very helpful in answering questions

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. The short answer is that it can. Our office would need to know more details.I recommend you email our office: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. I would need more details to answer your questions and it is best to email our office at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Generally, when there is new construction resulting in the addition of square footage only the added square footage is assessed. However, it depends upon the extent of the new construction to the existing home etc. We have a wealth of info about adu at:https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/property-information/homeowners/granny-units-accessory-dwelling-units. To email our office go to: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Not likely is the short answer. If you want to discuss with a staff member best to email our office at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Your APN is 410-16-048 . You can easily find that information on our website in the future at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/online-services/property-search/real-property

Questions like this are best answered by your attorney and/or title company.

Yes. Homeowner name's is searchable.

You can find that information at scctax.org

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. Typically the recorded deed will have the "metes and bounds" which are the legal boundaries used to draw the map provided by the assessor's office. As a property owner you can access the assessor's parcel map of your property on the Assessor's website at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/online-services/property-search/searching-records-buying-maps. If you have questions you can contact our office by going to: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office

That information can be found at the Recorders Office: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rec/Pages/ocr.aspx

You can find that information at scctax.org

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. You can learn more about the Homeowner’s Exemption at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/tax-savings/exemptions/homeowners. If you want to apply for the exemption please email our office at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Generally yes, Assessors value property at market value upon acquisition or new construction. If you have more questions and want to discuss with a staff member best to email our office at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

I suggest you access the Assessor's Website at https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/online-services/property-search/search-by-map

This is not an assessor issue and I would suggest you contact an attorney.

Hi, this is David Ginsborg from the Assessor's Office. There is a strong possibility the assessed value will increase. You can learn more about how the Assessor determines whether or not new construction is subject to an increased in assessed values at : https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/property-information/business-owner/new-construction-remodeling-repair If you have more questions please email our office at: https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/about-us/about-our-accessor/email-the-assessor-s-office We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible

Hey you can always have letters written. Its best they come from persay a boss you have been working for a consistant time.