For more information about the Homeowners' Exemption, please call (510) 272-3770. Address. This form is for late property tax payments only not for fees incurred due to returned check payments from your financial institutions.Homeowners' Exemption. Homeowners may not be aware of an exemption that lowers annual property taxes or the exemption that protects homeowners from a particular kind of creditor. Download PDF BOE-266 REV. The new law eliminates many qualifying conditions and provides a homestead exemption to anyone with a principal residence. It is a local option to establish two separate property tax rates: a lower tax rate for residential property owners. Please note that due to Proposition 19, there are new forms available for Change in Ownership Exclusions. Complete and submit the application: Obtain the right form from the county assessor's office (or their website) and fill it out accurately. Be sure to verify coverage with your insurance company for the specific service you're seeking before your visit.