Apply Soon for Measure A Exemptions

The deadline to file for an exemption from the Alameda Unified School District’s Measure A parcel tax is June 30, 2014. Under the terms of the ballot measure, the school district can grant two types of exemptions to Alameda residents: Senior Citizen Exemption: The applicant must turn 65 years old on or before June 30, 2015, and own and occupy his/her property as a primary residence. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Exemption: The applicant must receive SSI and own and occupy his/her property as a primary residence. If a resident received the Senior Citizen or SSI Exemption in 2013-2014 and is still the homeowner and currently resides at the same address, he or she does not need to renew your tax exemption. (It will automatically be renewed.) If a resident sold a home and purchased a new home, however, he or she must re-file for a Senior Citizen or SSI Exemption for the new property. The Measure A parcel tax rate is $0.32 per building square foot, with a maximum rate of $7,999. Revenues raised by Measure A help fund the educational programs and activities specified in the ballot text, including small class sizes, neighborhood schools, enrichment classes (such as art, drama, and music), high school athletics and AP classes, technology, and innovative and magnet programs. There are several ways to access the exemption forms: - Electronically (senior citizen exemption forms are available online (on the district's website); SSI exemption forms are online, as well. - By telephone (call SCI Consulting Group at 800-273-5167 for an application by mail). - In person at the AUSD offices (2060 Challenger Dr., Alameda) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday (summer hours). Questions should be directed to the Parcel Tax Administrator: SCI Consulting Group at (800)273-5167.