California Property Tax Postponement Program

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PTP website: Property Tax Postponement  | Call toll-free:(800) 952-5661 | Email:postponement@sco.ca.gov

The State Controller's Property Tax Postponement Program (SCPTP) allows homeowners to postpone only current year property taxes if they meet the following qualifications:

  • Be at least 62 years of age, or blind, or disabled;
  • Own and occupy the property as his or her principal place of residence (floating homes, and house boats are not eligible);
  • Have a total household income of $51,762 or less;
  • Have at least 40 percent equity in the property; and
  • Not have a reverse mortgage on the property.

2024-2025 Program Timeline

Applications available:

September 1, 2024

Filing period opens:

October 1, 2024

Filing period closes:

February 10, 2025

Postponement Repayment
Default Taxes Excluded