Parcel Tax Exemption Form

School Parcel Tax Exemption Application Information
Fiscal Year 2020-2021

Application Form INSTRUCTIONS

A parcel tax exemption is available to:

• Property owners who are 65 years of age or older on July 1, 2020.
• Property owners' main residence is the cities of San Mateo or Foster City

To apply in person

• Visit us at 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City to obtain a paper application and apply in person
• We are open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
• Please bring a photocopy of your ID or Driver’s License
• Please bring your Parcel Number

request an application

• You may request to receive an application by mail by calling (650) 312-7269.

• Submit your completed application, along with a photocopy of your California Identification, Driver’s License, or Medicare Card to:

San Mateo-Foster City School District
Attn: Business Services
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA  94404

For questions regarding a parcel tax exemption, please contact our Business Services Department at (650) 312-7269.

Information

• Once an exemption has been granted, it will remain in place for the term of the parcel tax, unless there is a change in the property ownership.  You do not need to reapply for an exemption every year.  The exemption will also carry over for any new parcel taxes; you do not need to reapply.
• Properties that have multiple owners of 65 years of age or older, one or all can be listed on the same application. 
• Applications must be received by the District Office by June 12, 2020.

Current Parcel Taxes - Measure B

For application status or questions related to Measure B, contact us at (650) 312-7269.