The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor. A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after the property or claimant becomes eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year.

You can file a declared homestead by taking these steps: Buy a declared homestead form from an office-supply store, or download a form from the Registrar-Recorder's website. Fill out the form. Sign the form and have it notarized.

As of January 1, 2024, the new minimum homestead exemption is $349,720 and the new maximum is $699,426. For Riverside County, the 2024 homestead exemption is $612,000. For San Bernardino County, the 2024 homestead exemption is $475,000.

The protected amount is called the “homestead exemption.” All homeowners automatically have a homeowner's exemption, which protects part of their equity from involuntary sales (foreclosures). Recording a declaration of ownership extends this protection to voluntary sales.

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Buy a declared homestead form from an office-supply store, or download a form from the Registrar-Recorder's website. Download PDF BOE-266 REV.Simply put, a homestead exemption protects your residence's equity from creditors. To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. If you qualify all you have to do is file an application with your local county office. Contact the Assessor at - (909) 387-8307. You may also click here to access the "Request for Change of Address" form on the Assessor website. Complete a Declaration of Homestead form and have your signature notarized. Homeowners can find the form at any office supply store or downloaded here. A new owner will automatically receive an exemption claim form in the mail and there is no cost to file.

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