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AB 672CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California extends property tax welfare exemption for community land trusts until 2032

Original title: Real property tax: welfare exemption: community land trusts.

September 4, 2026

Real Property TaxCommunity Land TrustsWelfare ExemptionHousing PolicyTax ExpenditureRealpropertytaxcommunitylandtrustswelfareexemption

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This extension allows community land trusts to continue developing or rehabilitating housing without property tax liability for an additional five years, impacting the financial feasibility of affordable housing projects across California.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Community land trusts

They remain eligible for property tax exemptions on housing development projects until 2032.

Local tax assessors

They are required to collect, retain, and report specific data regarding the tax exemption to the State Board of Equalization.

Local agencies

They will not receive state reimbursement for property tax revenue losses caused by this exemption.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 672 extends the property tax for community land trusts from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. The bill also mandates new data collection and reporting requirements for local assessors regarding these tax exemptions.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This extension allows community land trusts to continue developing or rehabilitating housing without property tax liability for an additional five years, impacting the financial feasibility of affordable housing projects across California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a community land trust?
A nonprofit entity that owns land to provide housing or other community benefits, often with the goal of keeping housing permanently affordable.
Does this bill reimburse local governments for lost tax revenue?
No, the bill explicitly states that no appropriation is made and the state will not reimburse local agencies for property tax revenues lost due to this exemption.

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policy shift90% confidence

Increased oversight of tax expenditures

The bill reflects a legislative trend of requiring specific performance indicators and data collection for tax exemptions to justify their continued existence.

State Board of Equalization

Connected Entities

organizationState Board of Equalization“Receives information from local assessors regarding tax exemptions.”Map →
organizationCommission on State Mandates“Responsible for determining if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring r”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy20
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