If you are blind, disabled, or at least 62 years old, have a total annual household income of $44,096 or less and are a US citizen or qualified alien, you may qualify to participate in the Homeowner and Renter Assistance program. This program provides cash reimbursements of a portion of the property taxes paid on your home or residence. Annual filing is required and the filing period for this program begins July 1st. Call the State of California Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-868-4171, or go to www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/hra/index.html for more information and on-line applications.

If you are blind, disabled, or at least 62 years old, and have a total annual household income of $35,500 or less, you may qualify to participate in the Property Tax Postponement program. The postponed taxes are a lien on the home and become due (with interest) upon moving, the sale of the home, or death. Annual filing is required. Call the State of California Controller's Office at 1-(800)-952-5661 (or 327-5587 if calling from 916 area code), or go to http://www.sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html for more information and on-line applications.

This information has been prepared as a public service and contains general information only. If you need more detailed information, contact the state agencies providing the type of assistance you seek and/or an attorney.