Print this article | Email this article

Non-Profit

 Property used exclusively for religious, hospital, scientific or charitable purposes may be eligible for property tax exemption. These exemptions are available for churches, schools, museums, and other organizations that provide services to the entire community. If claimed each year with the Assessor's Office, other exemptions can be offered for the following:

Aircraft - Aerospace Museum Exemption
Aircraft of Historical Significance
Cemetery
Church
College
Lessor
Free Public Library
Free Museum
Free Public School
Religious
Vessels - 4% Assessment
Veteran Organization

All qualifications must be met. Call the Exemption Division at 408/ 299-6460 for details.

Welfare Exemptions     FAQ   More Information...  Form  Property Use Report

Welfare exemptions are based upon property use and available to non-profit organizations that are religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable in nature, and:

College Exemption Form    Form

Real and personal property used exclusively by a college, may qualify for an exemption from property taxation. Properties owned and used exclusively by a nonprofit religious, charitable, scientific, or hospital corporation may also be eligible. Applications are available to view and/or print by clicking here. They are also available by calling or writing the Assessor's Office.

---

Assessor Exemptions
70 West Hedding St., East Wing
5th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Phone: 408-299-6460
Email: Exemptions@asr.sccgov.org
Fax: 408-271-8812

Back to Top | Print this article | Email this article