Tax Assistance Programs for Senior Citizens and Blind/Disabled Persons
Property Tax Postponement
The State Controller’s Office (SCO) administers the Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, which allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of current-year property taxes on their primary residence.
A postponement of property taxes is a deferment of current-year property taxes that must eventually be repaid. Repayment is secured by a lien against the property.
Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to funding limitations, all who qualify may not be approved.
Eligibility Requirements: To qualify, you must meet all of the following criteria for every year in which postponement of property taxes is desired:
• Be at least 62 years of age, or blind, or disabled;
• Own and occupy the real property as your principal place of residence (floating homes and house boats are not eligible);
• Have a total household income of $35,500 or less;
• Have at least 40 percent equity in the property; and
• Not have a reverse mortgage on the property.
Claim forms or information regarding Property Tax Postponement may be obtained by telephoning the State Controller's Office at 1-800-952-5661, or on the Internet at http://www.sco.ca.gov.