Author: Roger Flowers

For Redlands, Yucaipa, Loma Linda and neighboring San Bernardino County homeowners: California's Homeowners' Exemption reduces a qualifying principal residence's taxable assessed value by $7,000. It requires a one-time BOE-266 claim with the county assessor, generally by February 15 for full relief for the year. This is not the same thing as a recorded declaration of homestead or the automatic homestead protection against certain creditors. See the California Board of Equalization guidance for eligibility and filing.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.

A local homeowner checklist for Redlands neighborhoods including South Redlands, University District, East Highlands Ranch, and nearby Yucaipa: inspect gutter outlets and drainage routes; look for overhanging branches, leaf buildup and peeling exterior wood finishes; ensure water is directed away from foundations and patios. Condo owners should report shared exterior drainage concerns to their HOA rather than undertake common-area repairs. A timely inspection helps homeowners plan maintenance without promising savings or making unsupported weather predictions.