Homeowners' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying owner-occupied principal residence on January 1.
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Santa Clara County property tax due dates 2026
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First installment of secured property tax: (statutory)
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Installment timeline
- First installment of secured property tax
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- Second installment of secured property tax
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Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
10% penalty plus $20 cost on the unpaid balance of each delinquent secured installment.
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Published rate: 10% percent per delinquent installment
Assessment appeals
Where to file
File the county’s Assessment Appeal Application with the clerk of the board where the property is located.
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Exemptions
Disabled Veterans' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualified veterans with service-connected 100% disability or compensation at the 100% rate due to unemployability; qualifying unmarried surviving spouses may also claim.
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Veterans' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying veterans or eligible survivors with limited property: aggregate real/personal property no more than $5,000 if single or $10,000 if married; California residence required on January 1.
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County offices
Neysa Fligor
assessor
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Dora Espinoza
collector
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County notes
The statutory second-installment delinquency cutoff is April 10; weekend and holiday extensions may apply.
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For the full Homeowners’ Exemption, a first-time claimant must file with the county assessor by February 15 of the qualifying year.
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Initial disabled-veteran claims: file within 90 days of the qualifying event or by the following January 1, whichever is later.
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California law extends a Saturday or Sunday delinquency cutoff to the close of business on the next business day.
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File the Veterans’ Exemption claim annually with the county assessor; February 15 is the deadline for the full exemption on property owned January 1.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Santa Clara County?
First installment of secured property tax: November 1, 2026 (statutory). Second installment of secured property tax: February 1, 2027 (statutory).
Where can I pay Santa Clara County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://santaclaracounty.telleronline.net/. Credit card, e-check
What happens if my Santa Clara County payment is late?
10% penalty plus $20 cost on the unpaid balance of each delinquent secured installment.
Sources and verification
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code … November 1 … Property owners … First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2606 Rev. & Tax. Code … February 1 … Property owners … Second installment real property taxes due and payable.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code … December 10 … Property owners … First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2618 and 2705 Rev. & Tax. Code … April 10 … Property owners … Second installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m., or close of business day, whichever is later.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after the property or claimant becomes eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
To receive 100 percent of the basic or low-income exemption as of the date the claimant or the property qualifies, the initial claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of the qualifying event (see below) or by the January 1 following the date of the qualifying event, whichever is later.
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https://ttc.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Annual-Secured-Property-Tax-Bill-Insert-Final-Version.pdf
If the delinquency date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, by law, the Tax Collector extends the delinquency date to the close of business on the next business day.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/veterans_exemption.htm
To apply for the Veterans' Exemption, a claim must be filed each year with the assessor of the county where the property is located. … To receive the full 100 percent exemption for property owned on the January 1 lien date, the claim must be filed by February 15.
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https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta26023.pdf
The regular appeals filing period in each county will begin on July 2, 2026, and will end either on … September 15, 2026, or November 30, 2026, depending on whether the County Assessor has elected to mail … assessment notices to all taxpayers with property on the secured roll by August 1, 2026. … Santa Clara September 15
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm
Your application must be filed during a specific period with the clerk of the board in order for the application to be valid.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm
Assessment Appeals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence of qualified veterans who, due to a service-connected injury or disease, have been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability. An unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified veteran may also claim the exemption.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/veterans_exemption.htm
In order to qualify for this exemption, the claimant may not own property, real or personal, worth more in aggregate than $5,000 if the claimant is single. If married, the couple may not own property worth more than $10,000. In addition, the claimant must have lived in California on the lien date, January 1.
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https://dtac.santaclaracounty.gov/taxes/property-taxes-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
The unpaid balance on any existing installment will be treated as a delinquent tax. The County will still assess a 10% penalty plus $20.00 cost for unpaid taxes beyond the property tax delinquency date.
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https://dtac.santaclaracounty.gov/taxes/property-taxes-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
To pay your tax bill by credit card, please go to the following web site: https://santaclaracounty.telleronline.net/
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https://dtac.santaclaracounty.gov/taxes/property-taxes-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
The Department of Tax and Collections provides a web site, where Credit Card and e-check payments can be made.
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https://dtac.santaclaracounty.gov/taxes/property-taxes-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
Please note that additional credit card processing fees will be charged in addition to your payment.
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Appeal timing and filing
Published appeal window: July 2, 2026 through September 15, 2026. This window has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.
How to file: File the county’s Assessment Appeal Application with the clerk of the board where the property is located.
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 information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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