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Who qualifies

55 or older, severely disabled, or a disaster victim.

Any one of three is enough

Tested on the day the old home sells.

55 or older

Claim form BOE-19-B. Bring proof of age (ID with date of birth) and a signed statement.

Severely and permanently disabled

Claim form BOE-19-D, plus a certificate of disability, BOE-19-DC.

Wildfire or disaster victim

Claim form BOE-19-V. The same price limits apply. It is not "any price free".

Also required

  • The old home was your principal residence when it sold (no minimum years)
  • The new home becomes your principal residence, anywhere in California
  • Bought or built within 2 years of the sale
  • Fewer than 3 earlier transfers

Source: California Board of Equalization, Proposition 19

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