INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE – MEASURE E
Measure E is a Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) parcel tax that was voter approved in June 2022. The tax will fund essential programs for eight years beginning July 1, 2023 at the rate of $84 per parcel, per year. Parcel tax exemptions are available for Senior Citizens, SSI recipients, SSDI recipients, and Contiguous Parcel owners who qualify.
Measure E provides local school funding that cannot be taken by the State; maintain core academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math; attract and retain highly qualified educators, and prepare students for the workforce, with no proceeds used for administrators’ salaries, benefits and pensions. The funds will be used to help:
INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE – MEASURE Q
Measure Q is a Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) parcel tax that was voter approved in November 2024. The tax will fund essential programs for eight years beginning July 1, 2025 at the rate of $119 per parcel, per year. Parcel tax exemptions are available for Senior Citizens, SSI recipients, SSDI recipients, and Contiguous Parcel owners who qualify.
Measure Q provides local school funding that cannot be taken by the State; maintain core academic
programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math; attract and retain highly qualified
educators, protect computer science programs, with no proceeds used for administrators’ salaries, benefits and pensions. The funds will be used to help:
MEASURE E AND MEASURE Q PARCEL TAX EXEMPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR
SENIORS / SSI RECIPIENTS / SSDI RECIPIENTS / CONTIGUOUS PARCEL OWNERS
Exemptions are available for Milpitas property owners who use the parcel solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes. Once granted, the exemption will be applied to the future property tax bill, no refunds provided for prior years. The exemption will remain in place, year after year, until the property is transferred or not owner-occupied by a qualifying person. If you move elsewhere in Milpitas, a new application will need to be completed. Owners of manufactured homes are not charged the parcel tax.
For Seniors / SSI Recipients / SSDI Recipients:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50079 (b)(1), any owner of a Parcel used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and who are either,
(a) 65 years of age or older on or before June 30th of that fiscal year, or
(b) persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, regardless of age, or
(c) persons receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, regardless of age, whose yearly income does not exceed 250 percent of the 2024 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services,
Measure E is a Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) parcel tax that was voter approved in June 2022. The tax will fund essential programs for eight years beginning July 1, 2023 at the rate of $84 per parcel, per year. Parcel tax exemptions are available for Senior Citizens, SSI recipients, SSDI recipients, and Contiguous Parcel owners who qualify.
Measure E provides local school funding that cannot be taken by the State; maintain core academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math; attract and retain highly qualified educators, and prepare students for the workforce, with no proceeds used for administrators’ salaries, benefits and pensions. The funds will be used to help:
- Continue accelerating academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math;
- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff;
- Create stronger academic programs in reading, writing and computer science while supporting student health and well-being;
- Increase educational pathways for career and college readiness;
- Ensure teachers have the support and tools needed to prepare students for the future workforce.
INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE – MEASURE Q
Measure Q is a Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) parcel tax that was voter approved in November 2024. The tax will fund essential programs for eight years beginning July 1, 2025 at the rate of $119 per parcel, per year. Parcel tax exemptions are available for Senior Citizens, SSI recipients, SSDI recipients, and Contiguous Parcel owners who qualify.
- Resolution 2024.49: Resolution of the Board of Education of the Milpitas USD Calling for a November 5, 2024 Election to Approve an Education and Local Control Parcel Tax
Measure Q provides local school funding that cannot be taken by the State; maintain core academic
programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math; attract and retain highly qualified
educators, protect computer science programs, with no proceeds used for administrators’ salaries, benefits and pensions. The funds will be used to help:
- Attract and retain highly qualified educators;
- Provide training and tools for educators to prepare students for college, careers and community leadership;
- Retain student mental health counselors, social workers, and healthcare professionals;
- Support academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math;
- Maintain and expand career technical education and workforce training programs
MEASURE E AND MEASURE Q PARCEL TAX EXEMPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR
SENIORS / SSI RECIPIENTS / SSDI RECIPIENTS / CONTIGUOUS PARCEL OWNERS
Exemptions are available for Milpitas property owners who use the parcel solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes. Once granted, the exemption will be applied to the future property tax bill, no refunds provided for prior years. The exemption will remain in place, year after year, until the property is transferred or not owner-occupied by a qualifying person. If you move elsewhere in Milpitas, a new application will need to be completed. Owners of manufactured homes are not charged the parcel tax.
For Seniors / SSI Recipients / SSDI Recipients:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50079 (b)(1), any owner of a Parcel used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and who are either,
(a) 65 years of age or older on or before June 30th of that fiscal year, or
(b) persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, regardless of age, or
(c) persons receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, regardless of age, whose yearly income does not exceed 250 percent of the 2024 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services,
2024 POVERTY GUIDELINES: 48 Contiguous States - Federal Poverty Level 250% |
HOUSEHOLD SIZE |
ANNUAL |
MONTH |
1 |
$37,650 |
$3,138 |
2 |
$51,100 |
$4,258 |
3 |
$64,550 |
$5,379 |
4 |
$78,000 |
$6,500 |
may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting a completed application with supporting documents no later than June 15th of that fiscal year to MUSD. If not received by June 15th, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.
The application and the following proofs of information may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or brought in person.
For **Contiguous Parcel Owners:
The parcel tax exemption is for property owners in Milpitas who own parcels that are contiguous, used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes, and held under identical ownership. This parcel tax exemption allows for such parcels to be treated as a single “parcel” for purposes of the levy of the education parcel tax.
The completed application along with supporting documents must be received by MUSD no later than June 15th of that fiscal year. If not received by June 15th, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.
The application and the following proofs of information may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or brought in person:
**Contiguous Parcel Exemption: The contiguous parcel exemption allows a Milpitas property owner to combine adjacent parcels (parcels that share a common border) into one taxable unit. These combined parcels must also be used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and held under identical ownership.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS
The District may establish administrative procedures to periodically verify the continuance of any previously granted exemption.
With respect to all general property tax matters within its jurisdiction, the Santa Clara County Treasurer and Tax Collector or other appropriate county tax officials, shall make all final determinations of tax exemption or relief for any reason, and that decision shall be final and binding. With respect to matters specific to the levy of the high-quality education parcel tax, including any exemptions and the classification of property for purposes of calculating the tax, the decisions of the District shall be final and binding.
Once granted, exemptions remain in place until the property is transferred or not owner-occupied by a qualifying person. If you have moved from an exempted parcel a new application will need to be submitted for your new parcel.
Persons who are owners of Parcels used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and currently exempted from the District’s E parcel tax shall automatically be exempted from Measure Q without having to file a new application.
PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR MILPITAS HOMEOWNERS
Apply online and follow the steps to complete the Google form. Required documents will need to be scanned and uploaded.
(Link to Online Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Google Form)
Download and complete an application for the parcel tax exemption.
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSDI/SSI)
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
Download and print application. Provide copies of the required documents along with the application when submitting. Mail, email, Fax or drop off application and required documents to Naomi Agraz:
Email: [email protected]
Milpitas Unified School District, Business Services Department
Fax: (408) 635-2620
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
Required Documents needed to apply:
Senior Exemption:
SSDI / SSI Exemption:
Contiguous Parcel Exemption:
*If there is no name and/or address on the property tax bill, the applicant will need to provide a document from the Assessor’s Office that has the name, parcel number and property address of the owner on it.
WHERE CAN I LOCATE AN APPLICATION?
Applications are available at the following locations:
FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS
Call (408) 635-2600 x6022 or email: [email protected].
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to MUSD by June 15th of that fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply. If the requested material is not received by the due date, June 15th, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.
TO VERIFY IF THE MUSD PARCEL TAX IS ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL
- Look at the back of the Property Tax Bill
- There will be a box in the middle of the page titled, “PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS”
- If you see the following line in the box, the property is being charged. If you do not see these lines, the property is not being charged. (If there is no charge, there is no need to complete an application.)
The application and the following proofs of information may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or brought in person.
- Proof of Ownership: Current Property Tax Bill
- (If the property tax bill has no name and/or address, the applicant must provide a document from the Assessor’s Office that has the owner’s name, property address and parcel number on it.)
- Proof of Residency: (Only one item needed)
- Valid California Driver’s License / Valid California ID Card / Recent Utility Bill
- Age Verification for Senior Exemption Only: (Only one item needed)
- Valid California Driver’s License / Valid California ID Card / Birth Certificate / Passport / Medicare Card)
- For SSI or SSDI Only:
- Recent Benefits Verification Letter from the Social Security Administration
For **Contiguous Parcel Owners:
The parcel tax exemption is for property owners in Milpitas who own parcels that are contiguous, used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes, and held under identical ownership. This parcel tax exemption allows for such parcels to be treated as a single “parcel” for purposes of the levy of the education parcel tax.
The completed application along with supporting documents must be received by MUSD no later than June 15th of that fiscal year. If not received by June 15th, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.
The application and the following proofs of information may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or brought in person:
- Proof of Ownership for both the Main Property and Contiguous Property:
- Current property tax bill for both parcels. (If the property tax bill has no name and/or address, the applicant must provide a document from the Assessor’s Office that has the owner’s name, property address and parcel number on it.)
- Proof of Residency for Owners of Both Properties: (Both owners will need to show one of these items)
- Valid California driver’s license / Valid California ID card / Recent utility bill
**Contiguous Parcel Exemption: The contiguous parcel exemption allows a Milpitas property owner to combine adjacent parcels (parcels that share a common border) into one taxable unit. These combined parcels must also be used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and held under identical ownership.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS
The District may establish administrative procedures to periodically verify the continuance of any previously granted exemption.
With respect to all general property tax matters within its jurisdiction, the Santa Clara County Treasurer and Tax Collector or other appropriate county tax officials, shall make all final determinations of tax exemption or relief for any reason, and that decision shall be final and binding. With respect to matters specific to the levy of the high-quality education parcel tax, including any exemptions and the classification of property for purposes of calculating the tax, the decisions of the District shall be final and binding.
Once granted, exemptions remain in place until the property is transferred or not owner-occupied by a qualifying person. If you have moved from an exempted parcel a new application will need to be submitted for your new parcel.
Persons who are owners of Parcels used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and currently exempted from the District’s E parcel tax shall automatically be exempted from Measure Q without having to file a new application.
PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR MILPITAS HOMEOWNERS
Apply online and follow the steps to complete the Google form. Required documents will need to be scanned and uploaded.
(Link to Online Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Google Form)
Download and complete an application for the parcel tax exemption.
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSDI/SSI)
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
Download and print application. Provide copies of the required documents along with the application when submitting. Mail, email, Fax or drop off application and required documents to Naomi Agraz:
Email: [email protected]
Milpitas Unified School District, Business Services Department
Fax: (408) 635-2620
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
Required Documents needed to apply:
Senior Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill*)
- Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
- Age Verification (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or Passport or Medicare card)
SSDI / SSI Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill*)
- Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
- Benefits Verification Letter from the Social Security Administration
Contiguous Parcel Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill for your main property*)
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill for your contiguous property*)
- Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
*If there is no name and/or address on the property tax bill, the applicant will need to provide a document from the Assessor’s Office that has the name, parcel number and property address of the owner on it.
WHERE CAN I LOCATE AN APPLICATION?
Applications are available at the following locations:
- MUSD Website - https://www.musd.org/measure-e-parcel-tax.html.
- MUSD – 1331 East Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 / Business Services Department
- Call or email to have an application sent to you – (408) 635-2600 x6022 / [email protected].
- Milpitas Senior Center - 40 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Milpitas Sports Center - 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Milpitas Public Library - 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035
FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS
Call (408) 635-2600 x6022 or email: [email protected].
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to MUSD by June 15th of that fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply. If the requested material is not received by the due date, June 15th, the tax will appear on your tax bill. No refunds will be provided.
TO VERIFY IF THE MUSD PARCEL TAX IS ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL
- Look at the back of the Property Tax Bill
- There will be a box in the middle of the page titled, “PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS”
- If you see the following line in the box, the property is being charged. If you do not see these lines, the property is not being charged. (If there is no charge, there is no need to complete an application.)
PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS |
SA# |
TAXING AGENCY |
NAME |
CONTACT |
AMOUNT |
*1031 |
MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
MEASURE E |
408-635-2600 ext. 6022 |
$84.00 |
* |
MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
MEASURE Q |
408-635-2600 ext. 6022 |
$119.00 |
