state_legiscan_drain · CA
Property tax: exclusion from reassessment: home hardening retrofitting improvements.
February 13, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would add Section 74.1 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, creating a property tax exclusion for home hardening retrofitting improvements that reduce wildfire risk. The exclusion applies to the assessed value of qualifying improvements made to primary residences, subject to certain limits and certification requirements. Lenders and servicers may need to adjust escrow calculations and disclosure practices to reflect the reduced tax liability for affected borrowers.
Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1971
Common questions
- What does "Property tax: exclusion from reassessment: home hardening retrofitting improvements." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would add Section 74.1 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, creating a property tax exclusion for home hardening retrofitting…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 13, 2026.
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