Senior Exemption - Measure R

Updated April 2009
On February 5, 2008, the voters of Santa Monica and Malibu approved by 73.03% the Measure R parcel tax, which combines and replaces the previous Measures Y and S parcel taxes, contains a CPI-U adjustment, and allows those senior citizens who qualify to be exempted from the entire amount of $346.00 per parcel if they:

• Are 65 years old by June 30
• Own and occupy their property as their primary residence
• Annually apply for exemption

Seniors who applied for & received the exemption will be sent a 2009-10 renewal form in May, which needs to be completed, signed & returned by July 31, 2009.

First-time applicants may:

• Call (310) 450-8338, ext. 269 to request an application to be sent in May or
• Print the application from our website: Click below on Application for Senior Exemption

Application for Senior Exemption
Board Resolution

Completed & signed applications must be returned, along with required proofs of age and property ownership, to:

Santa Monica-Malibu USD
1651 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404-3891
ATTN: Dawn

Applications must be received and/or postmarked by July 31, 2009.