My manufactured home is currently licensed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Are there any advantages to converting to local property taxation?

There may be advantages, but each case should be evaluated individually. One possible advantage is that property taxes are payable in two annual installments. You may also be entitled to the $7,000 Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption or other exemptions administered by the county assessor. It should be noted, however, that if you receive the Homeowners' Exemption, you cannot apply for the Renters' Credit on your California State Income Tax return. Additionally, manufactured homes subject to local property taxation are exempt from any sales or use tax upon resale. Therefore, you may enhance the marketability of your manufactured home by voluntarily converting it to local property taxation prior to selling it. Once you convert to local property taxation, you or any subsequent owners cannot revert back to vehicle license fees. 

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1. Are manufactured homes the same as mobile homes?
2. Do I have to file a Change of Ownership Statement following the death of the owner if the manufactured home was held in the decedent's trust?
3. How are manufactured homes taxed in California?
4. How can I change the taxation of my manufactured home from license fees to the local property tax system?
5. How does the county assessor determine the value of my manufactured home?
6. I am a disabled veteran. Am I entitled to the Disabled Veterans' Exemption on my manufactured home?
7. I am considering placing my existing manufactured home on a permanent foundation. How will this affect the valuation of my property?
8. I own a manufactured home. Do I qualify for a Homeowners' Exemption?
9. I received my local property tax bill, and I disagree with the valuation placed on my manufactured home by the county assessor. What can I do?
10. If I purchase a manufactured home or if there is new construction on the home, will I have to pay supplemental taxes?
11. My manufactured home is currently licensed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Are there any advantages to converting to local property taxation?