Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Introduction to Proposition 13 [Video]

Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Introduction to Proposition 13 [Video] Search LAO Videos Common Claims About Proposition 13 September 19, 2016 Proposition 13 was a landmark decision by California ’s voters in June 1978 to limit property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=103&videoId=152

Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Are Similar Property Owners Taxed Differently Under Proposition 13? [Video]

Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Are Similar Property Owners Taxed Differently Under Proposition 13? [Video] Search LAO Videos Common Claims About Proposition 13 September 19, 2016 Proposition 13 was a landmark decision by California ’s voters in June 1978 to limit property taxes.
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Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Did Proposition 13 Cause Residential Properties to Pay a Larger Share of Property Tax? [Video]

Common Claims About Proposition 13 - Did Proposition 13 Cause Residential Properties to Pay a Larger Share of Property Tax? [Video] Search LAO Videos Common Claims About Proposition 13 September 19, 2016 Proposition 13 was a landmark decision by California ’s voters in June 1978 to limit property taxes.
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The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget proposes to extend the California Competes Tax Credit program in its current form for an additional five years through fiscal year 2032-33. Analysis Program Trends Award Characteristics Have Changed Over Time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Allocations in the 2025-26 budget included $13  million in 2025-26 for the OES California Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program, which provides financial assistance for wildfire resilience renovations. The budget reflects a corresponding reduction of $13  million General Fund that had originally been budgeted for the program in 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

Common Claims About Proposition 13

Sep 19, 2016 - Propositions 13 and 218 Limited Local Governments ’ Revenue. As a result of Proposition  13, local governments formed after 1978 were unable to receive a share of the 1  percent tax and existing local governments ’ revenues were constrained by their share of the 1  percent tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3497

The 2026-27 Budget: State Mandate—Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation

Feb 19, 2026 - The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local governments when (1)  new state laws or regulations mandate that they implement a new program or higher level of service and (2)  the local government does not have offsetting revenues available to fully cover the associated costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5130

The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - Assembly Bill  573 requires our office to publish a report on tobacco retail enforcement by December 1, 2027. If this could lead to budget adjustments, the Legislature may wish to schedule some of the proposed funding to expire after 2027 ‑28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives

Jan 28, 2021 - Proposition   63 o f 2004 e stablished a 1  p ercent surcharge (part of the 13. 3  p ercent top PIT rate) on incomes above $ 1  m illion. The proceeds from this surcharge are deposited in the Mental Health Services Fund (MHSF) and used to fund local mental health programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4327

Evaluation of the Property Tax Postponement Program

Oct 8, 2018 - Average Property Tax Rate Is Slightly Higher Than 1   Percent. While Proposition   13 l imits a property ’s overall tax rate to 1  p ercent, most property tax bills also include additional ad valorem property taxes to pay for voter ‑approved bonds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3885