The State of California administers the Property Tax Postponement Program. If you qualify, the State will pay the property taxes and the deferred property taxes become a lien on the property.

To qualify, a homeowner must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be at least 62 years of age, or blind, or disabled; and,
  
  
• Own and occupy the property as his or her principal place of residence; and,
  
  
• Have a total household income of $31,500 or less; and,
  
  
• Have at least 20% equity in the property.
  
  
• Additional information and forms are available from the State Controller’s Office at (800) 952-5661 or online at http://www.sco.ca.gov/col/taxinfo/