Prop 19 & Taxes
Proposition 19, parent-child transfers, reassessment triggers, and the property-tax math behind California family transfers.
Proposition 19 California Explained for Homeowners (2026)
Prop 19 allows homeowners 55+ to transfer their tax base but tightens rules for inheriting property. Here's a plain-English guide for California homeowners.
Read article →Prop 19 Parent Child Transfer: LA County Rules Explained
Prop 19 changed California's parent-child transfer rules. Heirs must now move into the home within one year to get a capped property tax exclusion.
Read article →A Guide to the Prop 19 Over 55 Tax Base Transfer in LA
For homeowners 55+, Prop 19 lets you transfer your low tax base to a new home up to three times. Here's how the math and rules work in the South Bay & Westside.
Read article →Understanding the BOE-19-P Filing Deadline for Prop 19
The BOE-19-P filing deadline is within 3 years of transfer, but for a family home, you must move in within 1 year. Missing these can trigger a massive tax hike.
Read article →A Real Estate Agent's Guide to Prop 19 Farming in Los Angeles
A playbook for Los Angeles agents on Prop 19 farming. Identify opportunity ZIPs and position yourself as the local expert on tax-base transfers.
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Prop 19 Base-Year Transfer: A Manhattan Beach Worked Example
Real dollar math on a 55-plus downsize from Manhattan Beach to Torrance — with and without the transfer, plus what happens when you buy up instead of down.
Read article →Prop 19 Parent Child Exclusion 2026: A Simple Guide
In 2026, the Prop 19 parent-child exclusion is narrow. It only applies to a parent's primary home if the child moves in within one year, with a value cap.
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Prop 19 Base Year Transfer Steps: A SoCal Homeowner's Guide
Thinking of using Prop 19? Follow our step-by-step guide to transfer your low property tax base to a new home anywhere in California. For homeowners 55+.
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Prop 19, in plain English
What every SoCal agent needs to know about the parent-child exclusion and base-year transfers.
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