California State Board of Equalization

Wondering where your property tax dollars go?

For every $1 in general property tax revenue in the 2024-25 fiscal year:

💰 53.5¢ supports Schools
💰 14.1¢ goes to Counties
💰 12.2¢ funds Cities
💰 20.0¢ supports other Local Services

In 2024-25, over $100 billion helps fund the services that California communities rely on every day.

Learn more: bit.ly/BOE_2024-25_AnnualReport

Home is more than a place, it’s where memories are made and traditions begin.

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the moments—and the homes—mothers help pass down through generations. 💐

These laws exist to make sure everyone is treated fairly when it comes to property taxes.

Your Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Office helps when you’re unable to resolve problems through the usual channels.

Making sure homeowners get the help they need, because fairness matters.

Visit boe.ca.gov/TRA

California’s property tax system continues to deliver.

📊 $9.1 trillion in assessed value
💰 $100 billion in property tax revenue
🏫 $53.5 billion supporting schools

Behind these numbers are the services communities rely on every day.

Learn more: bit.ly/BOE_2024-25_AnnualReport

ICYMI: Our April 22, 2026, public meeting is now available on demand.

Watch the full recording to stay informed on the latest discussions and updates:

Part 1: bit.ly/3P9KjsC
Part 2: bit.ly/4tKKWrU

California voters approved Proposition 19, which allows the taxable value of a property to stay the same when transferred between parents and children. Rules apply. Including:

🏠 The family home must have been the principal residence of its prior owner.

🏠 The new owner must live in the home as their primary residence within one year of the transfer.

📋 A claim form must be filed to apply for the exclusion.

⌛️ The new owner must file for the Homeowner’s Exemption within one year.

🚜 A family farm must be active with crops or used for livestock.

Learn more at boe.ca.gov/pdf/pub800-1.pdf

Join us on Thursday, April 29 as we present “Navigating Taxes for Tribal Stewardship" in collaboration with the California Natural Resources Agency.

Register at: https://lnkd.in/gxgkxasg

California's Assessed Property Value Reaches $9.1 Trillion — Delivering $100 Billion in Property Tax Revenues to Schools and Local Government.

For more on this news release, visit boe.ca.gov/news/news_and_events.htm

The Board Work Group meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, has been canceled.

Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.

Visit boe.ca.gov for more information.

The California State Board of Equalization will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the May Lee State Office Complex Auditorium in Sacramento.

Members of the public may attend in person, join via webcast, or listen by phone. For the agenda and details, visit: boe.ca.gov

Do you know who represents you on the California State Board of Equalization?

The Board has five Members.

• Four elected from each of California's Equalization districts.
• The State Controller, elected statewide.

Each district Member represents about 10 million Californians.

Find your representative: boe.ca.gov/FindBoardMember

Meet the State Controller: sco.ca.gov