Humboldt Property Owners Seek Property Tax Relief

February 19, 2025 00:07:59
Humboldt Property Owners Seek Property Tax Relief
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Humboldt Property Owners Seek Property Tax Relief

Feb 19 2025 | 00:07:59

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Show Notes

Rural Humboldt County property owners are exploring ways to lower their taxes with the help of a nearly 50-year-old California law. Proposition 8, passed in 1978, allows for temporary property tax reductions when real estate loses value due to market conditions, natural disasters, or other factors. Under this provision, homeowners can request a reassessment to lower their tax bill until the property value recovers.

This tax relief measure helps ensure property owners aren’t overtaxed when their home or land is worth less than before. Siguor-Bjorn reports... 

 

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