Who May File for an Exemption

When to File for an Exemption

How to File for an Exemption

How to Renew an Exemption

How to Apply for a Refund for the Current Fiscal Year

Download and Print the Senior Exemption Form (a pdf file)

Read a sample letter from seniors who support Measure A

Who May File for an Exemption:  Residents age 65 as of June 2005 may obtain a parcel tax exemption for their principal residence.  Exemptions from the PAUSD Parcel Tax are available, upon application, to senior citizens (65 years or older) who own and occupy, as a principal residence, a parcel and apply to the District for exemption.  The school district did not want Measure A to be a burden on seniors living on a fixed income.    If you want to support the schools and can afford the cost of Measure A, you can choose not to obtain the exemption.

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When to File for an Exemption: The filing deadline for senior exemptions is May 31st, which is the existing deadline for the current parcel tax.  This deadline happens to fall before this year's special election on June 7th.  Any senior who has already applied for the exemption for next year will automatically be covered for the full $493 if the Measure A vote passes on June 7, 2005.  Because the special election is after the exemption filing deadline of May 31st, for this year only, the filing deadline will be extended to June 30, 2005 if Measure A passes on June 7, 2005

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How to File for an Exemption:

1.  Apply in person at the PAUSD Business Services office and bring:

Map to District Office at 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto. 
 

2.  Or, mail the proof of birth, proof of residence, and completed Senior Exemption Form to

Palo Alto Unified School District — Business Services
Attention: Parcel Tax Exemption
25 Churchill Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Map to District Office
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm weekdays

Property tax bills are sent to property owners in the fall and are due in November and April. Complete your exemption application by May 31 of the current year  for exemption on the fall property tax statement.

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How to Apply for a Refund for the Current Fiscal Year

Senior citizens who have paid the parcel tax tax for the current fiscal year and who wish to obtain a refund may do so by going to the Palo Alto Unified School District — Business Services Office in person, located at

25 Churchill Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Map to District Office
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm weekdays

Applicants for a refund should bring:

These materials may also be mailed to the Business Services Office.

Note: No refunds will be made for the current fiscal year after June 30, 2005.

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How to Renew an Exemption

The Business Office annually mails an Exemption Renewal form at the beginning of April to everyone who received an exemption or a refund in the current year.

Sign and mail the form back to PAUSD before May 31.  Return the form to

PAUSD Business Services Office
Attention: Parcel Tax Exemption
25 Churchill Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306

If you have questions, contact Tina Allen at (650) 329-3980
 

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