California's Law Property Tax Postponement For Senior Citizens, Blind Or Disabled Citizens

The Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of part or all of the property taxes on their residence.

To secure the postponed amount, the State Controller's Office records a lien against the property. Interest is charged on the postponed taxes on a simple interest basis. The postponed amount and interest are not due until: (1) the homeowner moves from the qualified property; (2) the homeowner sells or conveys title to the home; (3) the homeowner dies and does not have a spouse, or domestic partner, or other qualified individual who continues to reside in the home; or (4) future property taxes or other senior liens are allowed to become delinquent. The homeowner may pay all or part of the obligation before it becomes due.