(Example: a person filing a timely claim in January 2011 would enter "2011-2012.")
IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY
YesNo
Note: If the owner is not another church, a Church or Welfare Exemption Claim form must be filed. Contact the Assessor.
(a). The property is owned by an entity organized and operating exclusively for religious purposes.
(b). The entity is a nonprofit organization.
(c). No part of the net earnings inures to the benefit of any private individual.
USE OF PROPERTY
3. Are all buildings, equipment, and land claimed used exclusively for religious purposes?
YesNo
4. Is there any portion of the property currently under construction?
YesNo
(a). If Yes, is that property intended to be used solely for religious purposes?
YesNo
(b). Date(s) of construction:
(c). Please describe new construction activity
5. Has any new construction been completed on this property since January 1, 12:01 a.m. last year?
YesNo
(a). Date the new construction was put to exempt use:
(b). Describe the use of this property:
6. Does the real property include property used for parking purposes?
YesNo
If Yes, is all real property owned by or leased to the church, upon which exemption is claimed for parking purposes, necessarily and reasonably
required for parking of automobiles of persons attending or engaged in religious worship or religious activity, and which is not at other times
used for commercial purposes?
YesNo
Note:Commercial purposes does not include the parking of vehicles or bicycles, the revenue of which does not exceed the ordinary and
necessary costs of operating and maintaining the property for parking purposes.
7. Is there a sanctuary (church) on or adjacent to this property?
YesNo
If No, a claim for Welfare Exemption must be filed with the Assessor by February 15 each year for the property or portion of the property.
8. Check, as applicable, the type(s) of schools being operated on this property.
Preschool
Kindergarten
Secondary school
Nursery school
Elementary school
Both secondary and college
9. Are bingo games being operated on this property?
YesNo
If Yes, a claim for Welfare Exemption must be filed with the Assessor by February 15 each year for the property or portion of the property.
10. Is any equipment or other property at this location being leased or rented from someone else?
YesNo
If Yes, list in the remarks section the name and address of the owner, and the type, make, model, and serial number of the property.
Note: Leased personal property is eligible for the Religious Exemption if the personal property is used exclusively for religious purposes.
11. Is any portion of this property used for living quarters for any person?
YesNo
Note: Leased personal property is eligible for the Religious Exemption if the personal property is used exclusively for religious purposes.
12. Is any portion of this property vacant and/or unused?
YesNo
13. Is any portion of this property being rented to, leased to, used and/or operated by a person or organization other than the claimant?
YesNo
If Yes, describe that portion, its use, and provide the name and address of the lessee/operator:
14. Has there been any change in the use of this property since 12:01 a.m., January 1 of last year?
YesNo
15. Remarks.
Whom should we contact during normal business hours for additional information?
CERTIFICATION
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all information contained herein,
including any accompanying statements or documents, is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Instruction
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CLAIM FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION UNDER THE CEMETERY EXEMPTION PROVISIONS