How is the value of my new replacement property calculated?
If the market value of the replacement is within 120 percent of the market value of the property substantially damaged or destroyed, the factored base year value of the damaged or destroyed property will be transferred to the replacement. Ref. California Revenue & Taxation 69(b)(1)

Example:
Market value of damaged or destroyed property = $220,000
Market value of replacement property = $253,000
Percentage above value of damaged or destroyed property = 15 percent
Base year value of replacement = $220,000

If the market value of the replacement is more than 120 percent of the market value of the property substantially damaged or destroyed, the base year value of the replacement will be the factored base year value of the damaged or destroyed property plus the amount by which the value of the replacement exceeds 120 percent of the value of the property that was damaged or destroyed. Ref. California Revenue & Taxation Code 69(b) (2)

Example: Market value of damaged or destroyed property = $220,000
Market value of replacement property = $275,000
Percentage above value of damaged or destroyed property = 25 percent
Base year value of replacement = $220,000 + (275,000 - (220,000 x 120%)) = $231,000

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1. If I give property to my children or grandchildren, will it be reassessed?
2. Will a Change In Ownership affect my Property Taxes?
3. What are Examples of Tax-Exempted Properties?
4. Is there tax relief for Disabled Veterans?
5. What is a Homeowner's Exemption?
6. How do I qualify for a Homeowners' Exemption?
7. What sorts of properties can qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption?
8. How do I get a Homeowner's Exemption?
9. What is the filing period for the Homeowner's Exemption on the annual secured property tax bill?
10. What is the filing period for the Homeowners Exemption on my Supplemental Assessment?
11. Would an extended stay in a convalescent hospital jeopardize eligibility for the Homeowners' Exemption?
12. What requirements need to be met to qualify for temporary tax reduction?
13. Do boats and airplanes qualify if they were also damaged by the disaster?
14. After my property is rebuilt or repaired, will my property taxes be increased?
15. How is the value of my new replacement property calculated?
16. If my property was severely damaged / destroyed by a calamity but no declaration of disaster was issued by the governor, would I still be able to transfer my old base year value?
17. What if the market value of my replacement property actually turns out to be LESS than the factored Prop 13 value of my original property?
18. Can I transfer the base year value of my severely damaged / destroyed property to another county?
19. Do I have to purchase an already complete replacement property or can I buy land and build a replacement structure on it?