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SB 1053CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1053 allows counties to extend property tax disaster relief deadlines by three years

Original title: Property taxation: transfer of base year value: disaster relief.

August 13, 2026

Property TaxationDisaster ReliefCalifornia LawPropertytaxationdisasterrelieftransferofbaseyearvalue

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The Frame

What this does

This bill provides homeowners whose property is destroyed by a disaster more time to rebuild or relocate without losing their original property tax base value, potentially preventing significant tax increases, while explicitly stating the state will not reimburse local governments for the resulting loss in tax revenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners in disaster-declared areas

These residents may receive an additional 3 years to transfer their property tax base value to a new or reconstructed home.

Local government agencies

These agencies will not be reimbursed by the state for property tax revenue lost due to the extended transfer periods.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

California SB 1053 authorizes county boards of supervisors to extend the deadline for transferring a property tax after a disaster by up to three years. This change applies to disasters declared by the Governor between January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2031.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill automatically extend my deadline to transfer my property tax base?
No. The bill authorizes the county board of supervisors to grant the extension; it does not mandate it for all counties.
Will the state pay my local government for the tax money lost because of this extension?
No. The bill explicitly states that no state appropriation is made and the state will not reimburse local agencies for lost property tax revenues.

Why It Matters

This bill provides homeowners whose property is destroyed by a disaster more time to rebuild or relocate without losing their original property tax base value, potentially preventing significant tax increases, while explicitly stating the state will not reimburse local governments for the resulting loss in tax revenue.

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Shift in disaster relief funding responsibility

The bill explicitly shifts the financial burden of property tax relief from the state to local agencies by denying reimbursement.

Local government agencies

Connected Entities

personGovernor“The official responsible for declaring states of emergency or disaster.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Constitution“The constitutional basis for existing property tax base year value transfers.”Map →
organizationCounty board of supervisors“Authorized to grant the 3-year extension”Map →
personCalifornia Governor“Authority to declare states of emergency or disaster”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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