Petaluma City Schools
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- Petaluma City Schools
- Parcel Tax Information
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Parcel Tax Information
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Parcel Tax History and Information (Ballot Measures)
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Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
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Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Agendas
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 16mar23
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 16feb23 (postponed)
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 7mar22
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 1feb22
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 10jan22 (postponed)
Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 13dec21 (Canceled due to emergency)
Secondary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 8jan20
Elementary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 8jan20
Secondary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18dec19
Elementary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18dec19
Secondary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 2oct19
Elementary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 2oct19
Secondary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18jun19
Elementary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18jun19
Secondary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18sep18
Elementary Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Agenda 18sep18
Secondary Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Agenda 05-03-18
Elementary Parcel tax Oversight Committee Agenda 05-03-18
Secondary Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Agenda 04-12-18
Elementary Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Agenda 04-12-18
Oversight Committee Agenda 10-18-16
Minutes
- January 8, 2020
- December 18, 2019
- October 2, 2019
- June 18, 2019
Supporting Documentation
- October 2, 2019
Upcoming Meeting Dates
- TBA
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Senior Citizen Parcel Tax Exemption
Accessibility Notice: In order to make our content as accessible as possible, we are providing both text and PDF files for the Senior Citizen Parcel Tax Exemption Claim. If you need assistance filling out the form, please call 707-778-4621.
Senior Citizen Exemption: Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I apply for this exemption?
Posted by:There is a one-page form that is simple to fill out and explains everything that is required. (See above.)
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I am the owner of the property but only my spouse is over 65 can I claim the exemption?
Posted by:No, only the owner of the property can be exempted.
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Is my rental property exempt from the parcel tax?
Posted by:No, only the home that you reside in is exempt.
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I have more than one parcel, one has our home and the rest is just land, is it all exempt?
Posted by:The district would be able to look at your situation and let you know if yours would apply for the exemption.
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Why aren’t seniors automatically exempted from this parcel tax?
Posted by:Many seniors choose to pay this parcel tax to support the local school district but we have the exemption available to anyone 65 or over.
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What is history of this parcel tax?
Posted by:The above Proposition explains the history of the parcel tax.
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I don’t even have children, why am I required to pay this parcel tax?
Posted by:This parcel tax was voted on and passed by the voters; the majority of whom do not have children.
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If I move do I have to reapply for this exemption?
Posted by:Yes, the tax is on the property so you would need to reapply with your new parcel number.
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How soon after I turn 65 will I be eligible?
Posted by:The Senior Citizen Parcel Tax Exemption Claim must be received no later than May 1st for your exemption to become effective for the next tax year that starts July 1st.
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Who do I call if I have more questions?
Posted by:You call the telephone number listed on your property tax statement.
