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Property Tax Implications Of Purchasing San Diego Real Estate

Below is general discussion of various In addition to the 1% tax rate allowed by
factors impacting property taxes in San Prop 13, Mello-Roos fees are a separate
Diego, California. The reader should charge on the property tax bill. The
consult their tax advisor for definitive duration of Mello-Roos fees are linked to
guidance about property tax issues and the amount of time needed to pay off the
not rely soley on the informaton below. bond, which is typically 20-25 years.
Property tax rates are capped in Mello-Roos fees range from $174 to over
California due to the passage of $3000 annually, and the average fee for
Proposition 13 in 1978 ("Prop 13"). Prop San Diego communities was $1,488 in 2006.
13 was a ballot measure approved by the To get a general idea about the amount of
voters of California to limit property property taxes you would owe annually on
tax increases. The legislation also a property, multiply the purchase price
mandated that any future increases in of the property by 1.2%. For example, if
property tax rates have the support of you purchased a $400,000 home, your
two-thirds of the Legislature for annual tax due would be around $4,800,
approval. This provision dramatically plus special assessments (if applicable),
limited the ability of the legislature to and Mello-Roos fees (if applicable).
increase taxes. Consumers should be aware that tax rates
The property tax rate in California is 1% for a particular area can increase as
of the assessed value of real estate, news bonds are added or decrease if bonds
plus any bonds, fees and special charges. are paid off. In addition, Special
Properties can only be reassessed when Asssessments (if any) for new
there is a change in ownership or when infrastructure can also impact tax rates.
new construction is completed. Unless one When considering the purchase of real
of these reassessment conditions exists, estate, single-family homes, condominiums
Prop 13 allows for annual increases of up or townhomes in San Diego (particularly
to 2% of a property's value. in newer communities), propspective
The passage of Prop 13 dramatically buyers should find out if the property
limited the legislatures ability to has Mello-Ross or other Special
increase taxes. Despite this, Assessment fees, how long these fees will
municipalities desired a mechanism to continue, and if the fees increase
subsidize the building of infrastructure annually.
for new developments, so in 1982, the Over 1 million tax bills are sent out
Capital Facilities Act was passed. The every year in San Diego County by the
act is better known by its legislative County Tax Collector. The tax period in
authors, Senator Henry Mello and San Diego covers the period from July 1st
Assemblyman Mike Roos (i.e. Mell-Roos to June 30th. The amount owed is based on
Assessment). the assessed value of the property as of
According to the San Diego County January 1st. The tax bill is mailed out
Assessor, "Mello-Roos districts are in September or early October, and is due
established by local governments at the in two equal installments; first payment
request of a developer to finance is due December 10th and the second
specific public facilities and services payment is due April 10th. State law does
such as schools, roads and libraries. not allow for extensions to pay the tax
Mello-Roos districts were authorized by bill and late payments are subject to a
state law in 1982. This law allows any penalty of 18% APR. For those wishing to
public agency to establish a Mello-Roos pay by credit card, the Discover Card is
district, which then can issue the the only option at this time.
necessary tax-exempt bonds and impose For more information about property tax
fees to pay off these bonds." issues in San Diego or to obtain a
Communities or districts that impose a definative answer to your property tax
Mello-Roos fee are distributed throughout questions, contact the San Diego County
the County but are most common is large Assessor or your tax professional.
new subdivisions.




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