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Tools for Monterey County, CA

Estimated bill

Starts at the county’s Census median: $781,000. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$4,910

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

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Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US06053|781000|13801

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US06053|4910|119|5574|179|3732|170

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.

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Source and verification
First Installment penalty = 10% of the first installment; Second installment penalty = 10% of the second installment plus a $20 cost.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Homeowners' Exemption

Qualifying owner-occupied principal residence on January 1; $7,000 reduction of taxable value.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
The California Constitution provides a $7,000 reduction in the taxable value for a qualifying owner-occupied home. The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Disabled Veterans' Exemption

A veteran must have a qualifying total disability rating; a 100% disability rating or compensation at 100% due to inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment qualifies as totally disabled. Confirm other requirements with the assessor.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
For purposes of the Disabled Veterans' Exemption, totally disabled means that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) or the military service from which the veteran was discharged has either: Rated a veteran's disability at 100 percent, or Rated the disability compensation at 100 percent because the veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Property Tax Postponement

Seniors, blind homeowners or homeowners with a disability may defer current-year principal-residence taxes, subject to eligibility including 40% equity and household income of $57,002 or less. The deferred amount is secured by a lien and must be repaid.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria, including at least 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $57,002 or less (among other requirements). The deferment of property taxes is secured by a lien against the property which must eventually be repaid.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

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Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US06053|781000|13801

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US06053|4910|119|5574|179|3732|170

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

Published appeal deadline: November 30, 2026 (announced).

Regular assessment appeal filing: July 2 through November 30, 2026.

How to file: Monterey County Clerk of the Board, 168 West Alisal Street, First Floor, Salinas, CA 93901.

State guidance: File the county's Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with the clerk of the board in the county where the property is located.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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