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                    <h1>How to Locate Your Property Tax Refund in a California County</h1>
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                        If you're expecting a <strong>property tax refund</strong> in a California county, you can follow these steps to locate its status:
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                    <h2>1. Check With Your County Tax Collector or Treasurer</h2>
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                        Each California county handles its own property tax billing and refunds. Visit your <strong>county tax collector's</strong> or <strong>treasurer's office</strong> website for refund information.
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                        Many counties offer an online tool to check your refund status by entering your <strong>Assessment Number</strong>, <strong>Parcel Number (APN)</strong>, or <strong>Property Address</strong>.
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                    <h2>2. Contact the County Assessor’s Office</h2>
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                        If your refund is related to an assessment reduction or appeal (such as under <a href="https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta08018.pdf" target="_blank">Proposition 8</a>), the <strong>County Assessor’s Office</strong> may provide details about adjustments and refund eligibility.
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                    <h2>3. Search for Unclaimed Property</h2>
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                        If a refund check was issued but never cashed, the funds might be turned over to the <strong>California State Controller’s Office</strong> as unclaimed property. You can search here:
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                        <a href="https://ucpi.sco.ca.gov/UCP/" target="_blank">https://ucpi.sco.ca.gov/UCP/</a>
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                    <h2>4. Call or Email</h2>
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                        If online tools are unavailable, you can call or email your county's tax office. Have your parcel number or property address ready.
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                    <h2>Examples</h2>
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                        <li><a href="https://ttc.lacounty.gov/" target="_blank">Los Angeles County Tax Refunds</a></li>
                        <li><a href="https://www.sftreasurer.org/property-taxes/" target="_blank">San Francisco Property Tax Refund Info</a></li>
                        <li><a href="https://www.sccassessor.org" target="_blank">Santa Clara County Assessor</a></li>
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