University of California, Berkeley: What is the official rule for Homeowners' exemption?
DIRECT ANSWER
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
A qualifying owner-occupied principal residence may receive a $7,000 reduction in taxable value; file the exemption claim with the county assessor within the applicable deadline.
Sources & verification
- Homeowners' Exemption — www.boe.ca.gov source-backed-recovered-record
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