FAQs • Merced County, CA • CivicEngage

What additional tax assistance programs are offered by the state?: The State of California administers programs that provide property tax assistance and postponement of property taxes to qualified homeowners and renters who are 62 or older, blind, or disabled. For information on the State's Homeowner or Renter Assistance Program, call the Franchise Tax Board at 800-852-5711. For information on the Property Tax Postponement Program, call the State Controller at 800-952-5661.

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Taxes on Mobile Homes

1. Who should I call if I have questions?: Should you have any further questions about Tax Clearance Certificates or payments, please contact the Merced County Tax Collector at 209-385-7592.
Questions regarding assessed values or exemptions should be addressed to the Merced County Assessor at 209-385-7631.

2. What is a mobile home?: A mobile home is a structure, transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain one or more dwelling units, and to be used with or without a foundation system. Specifically any trailer coach that is more than eight feet wide or forty feet long, or one that requires a permit to move on the highway is considered a mobile home.

3. I have a recreational vehicle (RV), is is considered a mobile home?: No. Recreational vehicles, as well as buses and prefabricated housing units, are not considered mobile homes.

4. How do I find out if I am entitled to the homeowner's exemption?: Information regarding homeowner's and other exemptions can be obtained by calling the office of the Merced County Assessor at 209-385-7631 or writing to:
Merced County Assessor
2222 “M” Street
Merced CA 95340

5. What additional tax assistance programs are offered by the state?: The State of California administers programs that provide property tax assistance and postponement of property taxes to qualified homeowners and renters who are 62 or older, blind, or disabled. For information on the State's Homeowner or Renter Assistance Program, call the Franchise Tax Board at 800-852-5711. For information on the Property Tax Postponement Program, call the State Controller at 800-952-5661.

6. How can I change taxation of my mobile home from license fees to the local property tax system?: You can request a voluntary conversion to local property taxes by calling (800)952-8356 or writing to:
State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
P.O. Box 2111
6007 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95810

7. If my mobile home currently is subject to local property taxation, can I request reinstatement of vehicle license fees?: No. Once mobile homes have been changed to local property taxation, it is not possible to reinstate vehicle in-lieu license fees. Contact us at 209-385-7592 for more information.

8. How is the amount of my mobile home property taxes determined?: The amount of property taxes on your mobile home is determined in accordance with the State Law and is limited to $1 per $100 (1%) of assessed value of your mobile home, except for certain direct assessments applied by cities and districts and special taxes approved by local voters.
The County Assessor determines the assessed value of your mobile home, which is generally the cash or market value at the time of purchase. This value increases not more than 2% per year until the mobile home is sold, at which time it must be reassessed. If your mobile home is parked on land that you own, the land will be assessed and taxed separately. Contact us at 209-385-7592 for more information.

9. Do I have any recourse if I disagree with the valuation placed on my mobile home by the Assessor?: Yes. You may take the matter up with the Assessor to see if that office will change the valuation. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors has established an Assessment Appeals Board for the purpose of resolving valuation problems. Additional information regarding appeals can be obtained by calling the Merced County Assessor at 209-385-7631 or writing to:
Merced County Assessor
2222 “M” Street
Merced CA 95340