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Proposition 19
The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act.
This is the one-page version, meant to be saved or printed and taken to an appointment. For what Proposition 19 actually means for a move within California, including how the base year value transfer works in practice and the places it catches people out, read the full guide to Proposition 19 in El Dorado County. This page is general information and not tax or legal advice.
Expanded Rules for Eligible Homeowners
Effective April 1, 2021: Homeowners 55 or older, severely disabled, or whose home was destroyed by wildfire or natural disaster may transfer the taxable value of their primary residence to a replacement home:
Taxation of Inherited Property Transfers
Effective February 16, 2021: Prop 19 narrows the rules that let property pass from parent to child, or grandparent to grandchild, without a property-tax increase. The taxable value can transfer:
Good to Know
Consult your tax advisor and/or contact your local tax assessor’s office to learn more about Proposition 19’s provisions and eligibility rules.
Any required forms must be obtained from the assessor’s office and filed with them directly post-closing.
Want to learn more?
Visit boe.ca.gov/prop19
When your home fits your life, everything feels lighter.
Cheri Kilby
CK Real Estate Services
(916) 296-4953 · cheri@ckteamrealestate.com
General information, not tax or legal advice · DRE #01483621