Updated April 1, 2026

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 meet the following criteria to be exempted from the tax:

• Senior property owners must be at least 65 years of age by June 30th for the year the exemption application is submitted.
• Seniors must own and reside on their property as their primary residence.

Filing Period for NEW applicants starts on April 1, 2026.

How to Apply:
***Attention: Only use this application form for NEW applications. Parcels that received an exemption in 2025-2026 AND continue to meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically exempted from 2026-2027. If you wish to check your status, please email measurer@smmusd.org with your name and address or parcel number. ***

• Download the Senior Citizen Exemption Application form. (This is a fillable form. Save to desktop, then fill out and print. Sign and return by mail with required documentation.)

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

Measure R Office - Senior Citizen Exemption
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
1717 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Deadline:
Applications must be received and/or postmarked by June 30 for the year the exemption application is submitted (For example, June 30, 2026 for the 2026-2027 tax year).

Acceptable Documents:

Age
California Driver’s License
California Identification Card

Residency
Utility Bill (typically not paid for by a landlord such as Internet Bill, Cable Bill, Telephone Bill) - Must show service for senior applicant and property address.
DMV auto registration
Voter registration

Ownership
Property Tax Bill
Title/Grant Deed

> Board Resolution
> Full text of Ballot Measure R, 2008