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What Changed with Prop 19? How Does it Compare?

The following is information from the California State Board of Equalization website regarding prop 19.  Visit the website for more information.    As noted on their site:

The information presented is intended to provide general and summary information about Proposition 19. It is not intended to be a legal interpretation or official guidance or relied upon for any purpose, but is instead a presentation of summary information. If there is a conflict between the information presented and the text of the proposition or its implementation, the text of the proposition or legal interpretation will prevail. It is highly encouraged that you consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Having said that we still think it’s extremely helpful to summarize the proposition and how it changes from previous  propositions.  Below are comparison charts showing the changes between Proposition 19 and the prior propositions .

PARENT-CHILD & GRANDPARENT-GRANDCHILD EXCLUSION
Proposition 58/193 (Former Law) Proposition 19 (Current Law)
Principal Residence
  • Principal residence of transferor
  • No value limit
  • Residence and homesite (excess land may be excluded as “other property”)
  • Principal residence of transferor and transferee
  • Value limit of current taxable value plus $1,000,000 (as biennially adjusted)
  • Family homes and farms
Other Real Property
  • Transferor lifetime limit of $1,000,000 of factored base year value
  • Eliminates exclusion for other real property other than the principal residence
Grandparent-Grandchild Middle Generation Limit
  • Parent(s) of grandchild, who qualifies as child(ren) of grandparent, must be deceased on date of transfer
  • No change:  parent(s) of grandchild, who qualifies as child(ren) of grandparent, must be deceased on date of transfer
Filing Period
  • File claim within 3 years or before transfer to third party
  • File for homeowners’ exemption within 1 year of transfer
  • File claim for exclusion within 3 years or before transfer to third party
Implementing Statute
  • Revenue & Taxation Code section 63.1 (implements Propositions 58/193)
  • Revenue and Taxation Code section 63.2 (implements Proposition 19)
Important Dates
  • Through February 15, 2021
  • Effective February 16, 2021

BASE YEAR VALUE TRANSFER – PERSONS AT LEAST AGE 55/DISABLED
Propositions 60/90/110 (RTC Section 69.5) Proposition 19 (RTC Section 69.6)
Type of Property
  • Principal residence
  • Principal residence
Timing
  • Purchase or newly construct residence within 2 years of sale
  • Purchase or newly construct residence within 2 years of sale
Location of Replacement Home
  • Anywhere in California
Value Limit
  • Equal or lesser value
    • 100% if replacement purchased/newly constructed prior to sale
    • 105% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in first year after sale
    • 110% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in second year after sale
  • Any value
  • No adjustment to transferred base year value if the replacement property is of equal or lesser value than the original property’s market value. “Equal or lesser value” means:
    • 100% if replacement purchased/newly constructed prior to sale
    • 105% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in first year after sale
    • 110% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in second year after sale
  • Amount above “equal or lesser value” is added to transferred value
How many transfers?
  • One time
  • Exception:  After using once for age, second time for subsequent disability
  • Three times
Implementing Statute
  • Revenue & Taxation Code section 69.5 (implements Propositions 60/90/110)
  • Revenue and Taxation Code section 69.6 (implements Proposition 19)
Important Dates
  • Replaced by Proposition 19 (Revenue and Taxation Code section 69.6)
  • Effective April 1, 2021

BASE YEAR VALUE TRANSFER – INTRACOUNTY DISASTER RELIEF
Proposition 50 (RTC Section 69) Proposition 19 (RTC Section 69.6)
Type of Property
  • Any type of property
  • Principal residence
Timing
  • Purchase or newly construct property within 5 years of disaster
  • Purchase or newly construct residence within 2 years of sale
Location of Replacement Property
  • Within same county
  • Anywhere in California
Value Limit
  • Any value
  • Amount above 120% is added to transferred value
  • Any value
  • No adjustment to transferred base year value if the replacement property is of equal or lesser value than the original property’s market value. “Equal or lesser value” means:
    • 100% if replacement purchased/newly constructed prior to sale
    • 105% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in first year after sale
    • 110% if replacement purchased/newly constructed in second year after sale
  • Amount above “equal or lesser value” is added to transferred value
Type of Disaster
  • Disaster for which the Governor proclaims a state of emergency
  • Wildfire, as defined, or natural disaster as declared by the Governor
Implementing Statute
  • Revenue & Taxation Code section 69 (implements Proposition 50)
  • Revenue and Taxation Code section 69.6 (implements Proposition 19)
Important Dates
  • Effective July 1, 1985
  • Effective April 1, 2021

BASE YEAR VALUE TRANSFER – INTERCOUNTY DISASTER RELIEF
Proposition 171 (RTC Section 69.3) Proposition 19 (RTC Section 69.6)
Type of Property
  • Principal residence
  • Principal residence
Timing
  • Purchase or newly construct principal residence within 3 years of disaster
  • Purchase or newly construct principal residence within 2 years of sale
Location of Replacement Home
  • Anywhere in California
Value Limit
  • Equal or lesser value
    • 105% if purchased/newly constructed in first year after disaster
    • 110% if purchased/newly constructed in second year after disaster
    • 115% if purchased/newly constructed in third year after disaster
  • Any value
  • No adjustment to transferred base year value if the replacement property is of equal or lesser value than the original property’s market value. “Equal or lesser value” means:
    • 100% if replacement purchased/ newly constructed prior to sale
    • 105% if replacement purchased/ newly constructed in first year after sale
    • 110% if replacement purchased/ newly constructed in second year after sale
  • Amount above “equal or lesser value” is added to transferred value
Type of Disaster
  • Disaster for which the Governor proclaims a state of emergency
  • Wildfire, as defined, or natural disaster as declared by the Governor
Implementing Statute
  • Revenue & Taxation Code section 69.3 (implements Proposition 171)
  • Revenue and Taxation Code section 69.6 (implements Proposition 19)
Important Dates
  • Effective October 20, 1991
  • Effective April 1, 2021

Note: The information presented is intended to provide general and summary information about Proposition 19. It is not intended to be a legal interpretation or official guidance or relied upon for any purpose, but is instead a presentation of summary information. If there is a conflict between the information presented and the text of the proposition or its implementation, the text of the proposition or legal interpretation will prevail. It is highly encouraged that you consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.