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San Benito County, California property tax appeals
A San Benito County property tax appeal starts with the San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors). The next deadline is Nov 30, 2026 for the San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors). The filing fee is $45.
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- Next deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
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- San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
Opens Jul 2, 2026Closes Nov 30, 2026
- Source: Letter To Assessors No. 2026/023: County Assessment Appeals Filing Period for 2026 (BOE, June 2, 2026)Last checked
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- Filing fee
- $45
- Where to file first
- San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- Office address
- Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 481 Fourth Street, 1st Floor, Hollister, CA 95023 · (831)636-4000, ext. 13 or 33
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- October 1, 2026
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When and where do I file a San Benito County property tax appeal?
Who hears a San Benito County appeal?
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Who hears it: San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
Filing: appeal
Open nowWhere is the San Benito County office?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)[1]
- Address
- Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 481 Fourth Street, 1st Floor, Hollister, CA 95023
- Fax
- (831)636-4010
- Online
- Official website
We are not affiliated with this office. Hours can change, so call before you visit.
Which San Benito County filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 | Countywide | San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Official source · Last checked Sep 29, 2026 | Open now |
When were past San Benito County deadlines?
| Tax year | Window | Office |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Closed December 1, 2025 | San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) |
| 2024 | Closed December 2, 2024 | San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) |
| 2023 | Closed November 30, 2023 | San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) |
When is the deadline to appeal a property tax assessment in San Benito County?
The soonest deadline we list: San Benito County, San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) — Closes November 30, 2026.
- When a filing counts as on timeSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County applications must be postmarked by November 30 or reach the Clerk of the Board, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, by 5:00 p.m. that day.[1]
- Deadline detailSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Filing period
- San Benito County's regular appeal filing period is July 2 to November 30; postmarked by November 30 or received by 5:00 p.m. that day.[1]
Who decides a property tax appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): The San Benito County assessment appeals board's decision is final and not reheard; the owner or the San Benito County Assessor may seek review in superior court. San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): In San Benito County the filing is an assessment appeal on the Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH), heard by the San Benito County assessment appeals board.
- Appeal stepsSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- The San Benito County assessment appeals board's decision is final and not reheard; the owner or the San Benito County Assessor may seek review in superior court.[2]
- What the appeal is calledSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- In San Benito County the filing is an assessment appeal on the Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH), heard by the San Benito County assessment appeals board.[2]
How do I file a property tax appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): San Benito County's page says appeal applications must be filed by certified U.S. mail with the Clerk of the Board. San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): San Benito County publishes its own copy of the Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with filing instructions.
- How to fileSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County's page says appeal applications must be filed by certified U.S. mail with the Clerk of the Board.[1]
- FormsSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County publishes its own copy of the Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with filing instructions.[2]
- Filing feeSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County charges a $45 non-refundable processing fee for each application (one per parcel).[1]
- Filing feeSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Waiver
- San Benito County waives the processing fee for applicants who would qualify for a court fee waiver; the waiver form is filed with the application.[1]
- Who may fileSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- On the San Benito County application, an agent must be authorized in writing unless the agent is a California attorney or the owner's spouse, child, parent or registered domestic partner.[2]
- Who may fileSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Who may file
- Besides owners, only an authorized agent, a California-licensed attorney or a relative filing for the applicant may file a San Benito County appeal; the owner completes an Agent Authorization form.[1]
- Informal reviewSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- In San Benito County the Assessor asks owners who disagree with their value to request a review before August 15.[3]
What evidence counts in San Benito County, and can the value go up?
What evidence can I use in San Benito County?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): San Benito County's instructions ask for comparable sales, cost and income data, where relevant, to support the owner's opinion of value. San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Exchange: Before a San Benito County hearing, the owner may ask for an exchange of information with the Assessor; above $100,000 of assessed value the Assessor may start one.
- Evidence acceptedSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County's instructions ask for comparable sales, cost and income data, where relevant, to support the owner's opinion of value.[2]
- Evidence ruleSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) · Exchange
- Before a San Benito County hearing, the owner may ask for an exchange of information with the Assessor; above $100,000 of assessed value the Assessor may start one.[2]
Can my assessment go up if I appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): San Benito County's appeal instructions say the San Benito County assessment appeals board can raise, lower or keep the assessment, depending on the hearing evidence.
- Can the value go up?San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- San Benito County's appeal instructions say the San Benito County assessment appeals board can raise, lower or keep the assessment, depending on the hearing evidence.[2]
Which exemptions can lower my bill without an appeal?
San Benito County's Homeowners' Exemption takes up to $7,000 off the assessed value of a home occupied as the owner's principal residence on January 1; claims are filed with the Assessor by February 15.
- Homeowner exemption
- San Benito County's Homeowners' Exemption takes up to $7,000 off the assessed value of a home occupied as the owner's principal residence on January 1; claims are filed with the Assessor by February 15.[4]
What do San Benito County property taxes and assessments look like?
Figures from public records and the Census, each with its source. They describe the county's homes as a group, not the value of any one home.
How much could a lower assessment save on San Benito County property taxes?
Tax rate used: 1.204% of assessed value (county average, fiscal 2024-25).
| Example | Tax saved |
|---|---|
| $10,000 less assessed value | $120 a year |
| 10% less on a home assessed at $793,400 (the Census median home value) | $955 a year |
These are examples: the tax rate times a lower assessed value. Exemptions, credits, caps and phase-ins can make the real change smaller. This is not a prediction for any home. Rate source: BOE Annual Report 2024-25, Table 14: average tax rate by county (Property Tax Allocations, BOE Open Data Portal).
What do homeowners in San Benito County pay in property tax?
The median owner-occupied home in San Benito County was worth $793,400, and the median property tax its owners paid was $6,441 a year, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
- Median home value
- $793,400
- Margin of error ±$17,094.
- Median property tax paid per year
- $6,441
- Margin of error ±$246.
- Median tax as a share of median value
- 0.81%
- A ratio of two medians, not a tax rate. Your own bill depends on your assessment and local levies.
- Owner-occupied homes
- 13,970
- Margin of error ±488.
These are survey estimates of what owners reported about their own homes. They are not assessed values, not tax rates, and not an opinion of what any home is worth.
They cannot tell you whether your own assessment is fair. That takes a comparison with similar homes, which we offer only in counties we have researched.
Median home value: San Benito County compared
- San Benito County$793,400
- Typical California county$481,100
- Typical US county$185,300
San Benito County $793,400; Typical California county $481,100; Typical US county $185,300
Median property tax paid: San Benito County compared
- San Benito County$6,441
- Typical California county$3,294
- Typical US county$1,619
San Benito County $6,441 a year; Typical California county $3,294 a year; Typical US county $1,619 a year
San Benito County filing windows on a calendar
- Open
- Opens soon
- Forecast
- San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)Nov 30, 2026 · Open now
The dashed line marks today.
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): Nov 30, 2026
How often is property reassessed in San Benito County?
San Benito County's appeal application instructions explain that the base year is the year the property changed ownership or new construction was completed. In San Benito County, January 1 is the lien date for the next assessment roll year.
- Reassessment cycle
- San Benito County's appeal application instructions explain that the base year is the year the property changed ownership or new construction was completed.[2]
- Valuation date
- In San Benito County, January 1 is the lien date for the next assessment roll year.[3]
- Level of assessmentDecline in value
- The San Benito County Assessor can lower a home's value when its assessed value is higher than its market value on the January 1 lien date; decline-in-value applications received after November 30 roll to the next tax year.[5]
Homes in San Benito County
From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey: how old the homes are, what kind they are, what owners say they are worth and the property taxes they pay. These figures describe all homes together, not any one home.
- Median year built
- 1989
- All housing units, owned and rented
- Single-family houses, detached or attached
- 86%
- of 21,322 housing units
- Owned homes with a mortgage or similar loan
- 72%
- of 13,970 owner-occupied homes
Home values reported by owners
- Less than $50,0002%
- $50,000 to $99,9991%
- $100,000 to $199,9992%
- $200,000 to $299,9991%
- $300,000 to $399,9992%
- $400,000 to $499,9993%
- $500,000 to $749,99932%
- $750,000 to $999,99939%
- $1,000,000 to $1,999,99914%
- $2,000,000 or more4%
Home values reported by owners in San Benito County: Less than $50,000 2%; $50,000 to $99,999 1%; $100,000 to $199,999 2%; $200,000 to $299,999 1%; $300,000 to $399,999 2%; $400,000 to $499,999 3%; $500,000 to $749,999 32%; $750,000 to $999,999 39%; $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 14%; $2,000,000 or more 4%.
Property taxes owners pay a year
- No real estate taxes2%
- Less than $8003%
- $800 to $1,4995%
- $1,500 to $1,9992%
- $2,000 to $2,9997%
- $3,000 or more80%
Property taxes owners pay a year in San Benito County: No real estate taxes 2%; Less than $800 3%; $800 to $1,499 5%; $1,500 to $1,999 2%; $2,000 to $2,999 7%; $3,000 or more 80%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25075, B25102, B25035, B25024 and B25081), retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Survey estimates have a margin of error.
More questions about San Benito County property tax appeals
When is the San Benito County property tax appeal deadline?
The San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors) window closes November 30, 2026.[6][7]
Is there a fee to file a property tax appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County charges a $45 non-refundable processing fee for each application (one per parcel).[1]
Where do I file an assessment appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County's page says appeal applications must be filed by certified U.S. mail with the Clerk of the Board.[1]
Can my assessed value go up if I appeal in San Benito County?
San Benito County's appeal instructions say the San Benito County assessment appeals board can raise, lower or keep the assessment, depending on the hearing evidence.[2]
What other rules apply in San Benito County?
San Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors): Filing a San Benito County appeal does not postpone the tax bill: taxes are still due by the dates on the bill.
- Paying the tax while you appealSan Benito County appeals board (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
- Filing a San Benito County appeal does not postpone the tax bill: taxes are still due by the dates on the bill.[2]
Property tax guides for San Benito County homeowners
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- How to Appeal Your Property Taxes YourselfCalifornia · San Benito County
- Assessed Value vs. Market Value: How They Differ by StateCalifornia · San Benito County
- Homestead and Other Exemptions to Check FirstCalifornia · San Benito County
- Homestead Exemption: What It Is and How to Get ItCalifornia · San Benito County
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Where do these facts come from?
- [1]Assessment Appeals Forms, Applications & Documents | San Benito County, CAOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 29, 2026
- [2]SBC Assessment Appeal Form with instructions (San Benito County, PDF)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 29, 2026
- [3]Property Assessment Calendar | San Benito County, CAOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 29, 2026
- [4]Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption (BOE-266), San Benito County Assessor forms (PDF)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [5]Application for "Decline-in-Value" Review, Reassessment (Prop. 8) - Residential Properties (San Benito County Assessor, PDF)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [6]Letter To Assessors No. 2026/023: County Assessment Appeals Filing Period for 2026 (BOE, June 2, 2026)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 25, 2026
- [7]Publication 30: Residential Property Assessment Appeals (California State Board of Equalization, February 2020)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 25, 2026
- [8]Letter To Assessors No. 2025/020: County Assessment Appeals Filing Period for 2025 (BOE, July 7, 2025)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [9]Letter To Assessors No. 2024/022: County Assessment Appeals Filing Period for 2024 (BOE, June 25, 2024)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- [10]Letter To Assessors No. 2023/023: County Assessment Appeals Filing Period for 2023 (BOE, June 22, 2023)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Oct 1, 2026
- 11.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077: Median value (dollars), owner-occupied housing units — San Benito County, California
- 12.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25103: Median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied housing units — San Benito County, California
- 13.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25003: Tenure (owner- and renter-occupied housing units) — San Benito County, California
Data credits: Census ACS (public domain) · Census county adjacency (public domain)
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