Gregory J. Smith - Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 1999
Gregory J. Smith (619) 531-5507

Important Notice to Homeowners

County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk Gregory J. Smith wants to alert homeowners in San Diego County that they may receive an offer from Property Tax Assessor Records Corporation, a private firm from Chicago, to file a Homeowner’s Property Tax Exemption for a fee. Smith wants the public to know that this exemption claim can be filed at absolutely no cost through the Assessor’s Office.

According to Smith, the Assessor’s Office mails a simple, easy-to-follow Homeowner’s Property Tax Exemption claim form to every new homeowner. If the taxpayer owns and occupies the property as their principal place of residence, they will be entitled to a homeowner’s exemption of up to $7,000 off their assessed value for an annual savings of $70 on their property taxes.

Smith encourages property owners to check the red-shaded area in the lower left corner of their property tax bill to ensure that they are receiving the homeowner’s exemption. If the exemption is not shown, and the property is your principal residence, please contact the Assessor’s Office immediately to request the necessary claim form at (619 531-5772.