How California's Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 shape your property tax — and your appeal.
Danielle Cui · June 18, 2026
Washington and California assess and appeal property taxes very differently — no Prop 13 in WA, different deadlines, and different appeal boards. Here's what changes if you own in both states.
Danielle Cui · February 18, 2026
California's Proposition 8 lets you get a temporary property tax reduction when your home's market value drops below its assessed value. Here's how a decline-in-value reassessment works.
Danielle Cui · December 3, 2025
When San Francisco home values fall, property tax bills often don't. Here's how Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 work, why assessments don't auto-adjust downward, and what to do about it.