What does the Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim request?

It requests a transfer of the original property’s base year value to replacement property after the original was damaged or destroyed in a Governor-declared disaster.

Who may qualify to file this claim?

The form says the buyer of the replacement property must have owned the damaged property. It also describes requirements for the disaster and replacement property.

Santa Cruz County, CA · Santa Cruz County

No notary required

Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim

Property owners use this claim to request transfer of the original property’s base year value to replacement property after damage or destruction in a Governor-declared disaster.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
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Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.

What this form is

This claim requests an intracounty transfer of the base year value from property damaged or destroyed in a Governor-declared disaster to replacement property. The form describes eligibility requirements, including that the replacement property be acquired or newly constructed within five years after the disaster and be substantially equivalent to the original. It asks for information about both properties, the claimant, purchase or construction, and the disaster.

Who needs it

An owner of property damaged or destroyed in a Governor-declared disaster may file this claim for qualifying replacement property in the county.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 130, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; the form lists the office for questions.

About notarization

This claim is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the claim form to request an intracounty transfer of base year value to replacement property.
2
Complete the Claim
Provide claimant and property information, purchase or construction details, disaster date, and the requested information about the original property.
3
Review Eligibility Information
Review the general information on disaster, ownership, timing, and replacement-property requirements included with the claim.
4
Sign and Date the Claim
Sign and date the claim and make the declaration included on the form.
5
Submit to the Assessor
Submit the claim to the Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 130, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim request?: It requests a transfer of the original property’s base year value to replacement property after the original was damaged or destroyed in a Governor-declared disaster.
Who may qualify to file this claim?: The form says the buyer of the replacement property must have owned the damaged property. It also describes requirements for the disaster and replacement property.
Do I need a notary for the Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim?: No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step is stated.
How do I submit the Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim?: Submit it to the Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 130, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The form lists the office for questions.

Need something notarized?

This Intracounty Disaster Replacement Property Claim doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Santa Cruz County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.