Milpitas Unified School District
Measure E Parcel Tax
Details and Exemption Information
INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE
Voters approved Milpitas Unified School District’s (“MUSD”) parcel tax, Measure E, in June 2022. This will extend MUSD’s existing parcel tax for a period of eight years at the same tax rate of $84 per parcel per year, with an exemption available for senior citizens, SSI & SSDI recipients regardless of age, and contiguous parcel owners. Measure E, commenced on July 1, 2023 and will expire on June 30, 2031.
Measure E will provide 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.
Accountability measures have been implemented, including citizen oversight, to ensure the funds are 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.
The proceeds of the parcel tax shall be deposited into a separate account created by the District.
HOW MILPITAS HOMEOWNERS CAN APPLY FOR THE $84 PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION
Apply online, download or request an application for the parcel tax exemption.
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSI/SSDI)
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
(Link to Online Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Google Form)
(Owners of manufactured homes are not charged the $84 on their property tax bill.)
Once granted, exemptions remain in place 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.
The exemption will be applied to the future property tax bill. (No refunds for prior years.)
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS- NO NEED TO REAPPLY
Persons who are owners of Parcels used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and currently exempted for that parcel from the District’s expiring Measure C parcel tax shall automatically be exempted from Measure E without having to file a new application.
If you have moved from an exempted parcel a new application will need to be submitted for your new parcel.
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.
EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS OR SSI RECIPIENTS OR 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 the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, or (b) persons receiving Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age, or (c) receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, regardless of age, whose yearly income does not exceed 250 percent of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting an application therefore, by June 15th of that fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, to the District. (Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSI/SSDI)
Required Documents:
For Senior Exemption:
For SDI / SSI Exemption:
EXEMPTIONS FOR CONTIGUOUS PARCEL OWNERS
Any such parcels which are contiguous**, used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes, and held under identical ownership, may, by submitting an application of the owners thereof by June 15 of any year to the District be treated as a single parcel for purposes of the levy of this quality education parcel tax.
**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. (Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
Required Documents for Contiguous Parcel Exemption:
To apply online, click the Link to Online Application and follow the steps to complete the form. Required documents will need to be scanned and uploaded.
To submit a completed, physical application, email, mail or drop off the application and required documents to Naomi Agraz - Email: [email protected]
Address: Milpitas Unified School District, Business Services Department 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd. - Room A219, Milpitas, CA 95035 (Located on the second floor)
Applications are available at the following locations:
FOR INFORMATION / QUESTIONS / TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION BE MAILED
Call (408) 635-2600 x6022 or email: [email protected].
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to the 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 CHARGE IS ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL
On the back of the Property Tax Bill there is a box in the middle of the page titled, “PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS”. If you see the following line in the box, $84 has been charged to the property. If you do not see this line, $84 is not being charged.
Voters approved Milpitas Unified School District’s (“MUSD”) parcel tax, Measure E, in June 2022. This will extend MUSD’s existing parcel tax for a period of eight years at the same tax rate of $84 per parcel per year, with an exemption available for senior citizens, SSI & SSDI recipients regardless of age, and contiguous parcel owners. Measure E, commenced on July 1, 2023 and will expire on June 30, 2031.
Measure E will provide 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.
Accountability measures have been implemented, including citizen oversight, to ensure the funds are 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.
The proceeds of the parcel tax shall be deposited into a separate account created by the District.
HOW MILPITAS HOMEOWNERS CAN APPLY FOR THE $84 PARCEL TAX EXEMPTION
Apply online, download or request an application for the parcel tax exemption.
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSI/SSDI)
(Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
(Link to Online Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Google Form)
(Owners of manufactured homes are not charged the $84 on their property tax bill.)
Once granted, exemptions remain in place 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.
The exemption will be applied to the future property tax bill. (No refunds for prior years.)
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS- NO NEED TO REAPPLY
Persons who are owners of Parcels used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and currently exempted for that parcel from the District’s expiring Measure C parcel tax shall automatically be exempted from Measure E without having to file a new application.
If you have moved from an exempted parcel a new application will need to be submitted for your new parcel.
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.
EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS OR SSI RECIPIENTS OR 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 the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, or (b) persons receiving Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age, or (c) receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, regardless of age, whose yearly income does not exceed 250 percent of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting an application therefore, by June 15th of that fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, to the District. (Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Senior/SSI/SSDI)
Required Documents:
For Senior Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill with owner’s name and address)
- 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)
For SDI / SSI Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill with owner’s name and address)
- Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
- Benefits Verification Letter from the Social Security Administration
EXEMPTIONS FOR CONTIGUOUS PARCEL OWNERS
Any such parcels which are contiguous**, used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes, and held under identical ownership, may, by submitting an application of the owners thereof by June 15 of any year to the District be treated as a single parcel for purposes of the levy of this quality education parcel tax.
**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. (Link to Application for Parcel Tax Exemption – Contiguous Parcels)
Required Documents for Contiguous Parcel Exemption:
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill for your main property with owner’s name and address)
- Proof of Ownership (Current property tax bill for your contiguous property with owner’s name and address)
- Proof of Residency (Current Calif. I.D. or Calif. Driver’s License or recent utility bill)
To apply online, click the Link to Online Application and follow the steps to complete the form. Required documents will need to be scanned and uploaded.
To submit a completed, physical application, email, mail or drop off the application and required documents to Naomi Agraz - Email: [email protected]
Address: Milpitas Unified School District, Business Services Department 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd. - Room A219, Milpitas, CA 95035 (Located on the second floor)
Applications are available at the following locations:
- MUSD’s Website - https://www.musd.org/measure-e-parcel-tax.html.
- MUSD – 1331 East Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 / Business Services Department
- 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 / QUESTIONS / TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION BE MAILED
Call (408) 635-2600 x6022 or email: [email protected].
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to the 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 CHARGE IS ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL
On the back of the Property Tax Bill there is a box in the middle of the page titled, “PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS”. If you see the following line in the box, $84 has been charged to the property. If you do not see this line, $84 is not being charged.
PARCEL TAX/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS |
SA# |
TAXING AGENCY |
NAME |
CONTACT |
AMOUNT |
*1031 |
MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
MEASURE E-2022 |
408-635-260 ext. 6022 |
$84.00 |
If you applied for an exemption in the past years and see the above line, please call or email Naomi Agraz - (408) 635-2600 x6022 or email [email protected]. We will need a copy of both sides of the property tax bill that was charged. Your name and address must be on the property tax bill.
