Proposition 19 Property Tax Calculator
Navigate California's Proposition 19 property transfer rules with expert guidance. Calculate potential tax savings, understand eligibility requirements, and optimize your family property transfers.
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Use our interactive calculator to estimate potential property tax savings under Proposition 19
Proposition 19 Tax Impact Calculator
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Understanding Proposition 19 Benefits
California's Proposition 19 provides significant property tax benefits for family transfers while generating revenue for fire protection services.
Property Tax Transfer
Transfer your assessed value to adult children for primary residences
Homestead Exemption
$1 million homestead exemption protects assessed value transfers
Within-County Transfers
Move within same county while keeping lower assessed value
Family Property Rights
Preserve family properties across generations with tax benefits
Disability Protection
Enhanced protections for disabled persons and their families
Revenue Generation
Increased reassessments fund fire protection and local services
Common Prop 19 Transfer Scenarios
Understand how Proposition 19 applies to different types of property transfers and family situations.
Primary Residence to Child
✅ EligibleChild must use as primary residence within 1 year
Tax Benefit:
Full assessed value transfer + $1M homestead exemption
Requirements:
- Property becomes child's primary residence
- Must be occupied within 1 year
- Limited to one transfer per child
Family Farm Transfer
✅ EligibleWorking farm or agricultural property
Tax Benefit:
Assessed value transfer for agricultural use
Requirements:
- Must continue agricultural use
- Working farm definition applies
- Commercial agriculture qualification
Second Home/Investment
⚠️ LimitedNon-primary residence properties
Tax Benefit:
Limited to $1M assessed value difference
Requirements:
- Reassessment occurs on excess value
- No primary residence requirement
- Higher property tax likely
Multiple Properties
✅ ConditionalEach child gets one primary residence transfer
Tax Benefit:
One primary residence per child maximum
Requirements:
- Child can only receive one primary residence transfer
- Additional properties subject to reassessment
- Plan multiple transfers carefully
Prop 19 Analysis Process
Our systematic approach ensures you maximize your Proposition 19 benefits while meeting all requirements.
Property Assessment
Current dataDetermine current assessed value and market value
Transfer Scenario
Planning phaseIdentify transfer type (primary residence, investment, farm)
Eligibility Review
Pre-transferConfirm Prop 19 eligibility requirements are met
Tax Impact Analysis
Analysis phaseCalculate potential property tax changes
Filing Requirements
Within filing deadlinesSubmit required documentation to county assessor
Implementation
Post-transferExecute transfer and monitor reassessment
Prop 19 Success by County
See how Proposition 19 transfers are performing across major California counties
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
Important Prop 19 Considerations
Critical factors to understand before initiating a Proposition 19 property transfer
Primary Residence Requirement
For full Prop 19 benefits, the recipient must use the property as their primary residence within one year of transfer. Non-compliance results in reassessment to current market value.
Filing Deadlines
Prop 19 claims must be filed within specific timeframes after property transfer. Missing deadlines can result in loss of benefits and full reassessment.
Professional Guidance
Prop 19 rules are complex and vary by county. Professional analysis ensures compliance and maximizes your tax benefits while avoiding costly mistakes.
Proposition 19 Frequently Asked Questions
How does the $1 million homestead exemption work under Prop 19?
The homestead exemption allows the assessed value difference up to $1 million to transfer without reassessment. If your home's market value exceeds the assessed value by more than $1 million, only the excess is subject to reassessment.
Can I transfer multiple properties to my children under Prop 19?
Each child can receive one primary residence with full Prop 19 benefits. Additional properties may qualify for limited benefits but will likely face reassessment. Family farms and certain other properties have different rules.
What happens if my child doesn't move into the property?
If the recipient doesn't establish the property as their primary residence within one year, the county assessor will reassess the property to current market value, eliminating the Prop 19 tax benefits.
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