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Prop 19 Calculator
Estimate property tax savings under California's Proposition 19
About Proposition 19
California's Proposition 19 (effective February 16, 2021) creates two separate programs:
👤 Senior / Disabled / Disaster Transfer
Homeowners 55+, severely disabled, or disaster victims may transfer their base year value to a replacement primary residence anywhere in California, up to 3 times.
👨👩👧 Parent-Child Inheritance
Children inheriting a parent's home can keep the low assessed value only if they use it as their primary residence, and only up to the exclusion cap ($1,044,586 for 2025–2027).
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates only based on Proposition 19 rules as of 2025. Actual property tax rates vary by county and Tax Rate Area (typically 1.0%–1.25% base rate plus local bond assessments). The 1.2% rate used here is for illustration purposes only. This is not tax or legal advice. Consult with a qualified California tax advisor, your county assessor, or a real estate attorney before making financial decisions based on these estimates. Pacific Coast Title Company does not provide tax advice.
Quick Reference Examples
These illustrate how the timing rule affects the calculation. Plug in your own numbers above.
Example A — Full Transfer
Buying within 1 year, replacement ≤ 105% of sale price
Assessed value: $300,000
Original sale price: $800,000
Replacement price: $820,000
105% threshold: $840,000
Example B — Partial Transfer
Buying within 2 years, replacement > 110% of sale price
Assessed value: $400,000
Original sale price: $1,200,000
Replacement price: $1,500,000
110% threshold: $1,320,000
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