Senior Exemption - Measure R

Updated April 2011
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 tax if they:

• Are 65 years old by June 30, 2011
• Own and occupy their property as their primary residence
• Annually apply for exemption

Seniors who applied for & received the exemption will be sent a 2011-12 Renewal Form in June, which needs to be completed, signed & returned by July 31, 2011.

First-time applicants may:

• Call (310) 450-8338, ext. 70263 to request an application 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, 2011.