How do I submit the Church Exemption Claim?

Sign and return it to the Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form states that filing by 5:00 p.m. on February 15 is required for the full exemption.

What information does the claim ask for?

It asks for claimant and property details, how the property is used, ownership and leasing information, and answers about schools, parking, living quarters, and other uses.

Who should file this claim?

A church or religious organization seeking an exemption for property used solely for religious worship can use this claim. The form asks the claimant to identify whether it is the owner, operator, or both.

Trinity County, CA · Trinity County

No notary required

Church Exemption Claim for Property Used Solely for Religious Worship

Churches and religious organizations use this claim to request a property tax exemption for property used solely for religious worship in Trinity County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Trinity County · Trinity County, Trinity County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: trinitycounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This claim asks the church or organization to provide property and contact details and describe how the property is used. It asks about ownership, parking, schools, living quarters, rentals, and other uses that may affect eligibility. To receive the full exemption, the form says to file it by 5:00 p.m. on February 15 and return it to the Assessor.

Who needs it

A church or religious organization claiming an exemption for property used solely for religious worship in Trinity County should complete this form.

How to submit it

Sign and return the form to the Assessor: Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form lists 5:00 p.m. on February 15 as the filing deadline for the full exemption.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the claim.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the Church Exemption Claim for Property Used Solely for Religious Worship.
2
Complete the Claim
Enter claimant and property details, answer the use and eligibility questions, and complete the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach additional sheets as necessary for property uses or other details requested by the form.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the claim, then return it to the Trinity County Assessor at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Church Exemption Claim?: No. The signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the claim; the form does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Church Exemption Claim?: Sign and return it to the Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form states that filing by 5:00 p.m. on February 15 is required for the full exemption.
What information does the claim ask for?: It asks for claimant and property details, how the property is used, ownership and leasing information, and answers about schools, parking, living quarters, and other uses.
Who should file this claim?: A church or religious organization seeking an exemption for property used solely for religious worship can use this claim. The form asks the claimant to identify whether it is the owner, operator, or both.

Need something notarized?

This Church Exemption Claim for Property Used Solely for Religious Worship doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Trinity County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.