Symbium launches instant permitting in California
A Seamless Way to Interact with your Government
From permit applications to providing information on a property’s assessed value, Symbium’s Citizens Dashboard makes interacting with your government easier. You interact with your government in a variety of ways, including completing the correct paperwork for construction and renovation projects, permit filing, rebate applications, and property tax reassessment. Symbium makes knowing what types of transactions are necessary for your project, providing seamless interactions between you and your government.
How does tax assessment relate to property value?
The assessed value of a home is the value of your home that is used to calculate your property tax bill. A tax assessor will evaluate the cost of your home based upon a number of factors, including home improvement projects, the current market rate of similar homes, and the replacementment cost of the home in the event of a disaster.
Once the home value is determined, the assessor will subtract any tax exemptions you may qualify for which you can check for with the California Board of Equalization This value is then multiplied by an “assessment rate” which is a fixed percentage set by your county, resulting in the assessment value which is used to calculate your local property taxes. Property assessment in California only occurs when there is a change in ownership, such as selling the property or in the case of new construction, such as if you have recently constructed an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property.
The assessed value of a home differs from its market value because it is not the cost of your home if you were to sell it - it is only the amount that is being taxed. The market or appraised value of your home represents the home’s fair market value, or what a buyer might expect to pay if you listed your house for sale on the market. You can learn what your current assessment value is by typing in the address on Symbium’s Property Information Portal.
What are the different types of fees applicable to my building project?
Understanding what fees might be relevant to your building project depends on the scope of work which is being performed. Listed below are a few of the different fees and forms you might have to file and/or pay for before you may begin your project.
- Development Impact Fees - A fee that is charged by a local governmental agency to an applicant approved for a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project.
- Owner/Builder Declaration - A form that must be filled out and signed if a homeowner is planning on pulling the permit under their name as opposed to having a licensed contractor pull the permit.
- Building Permits - A form that must be completed before work is performed on a building. These permits contain the scope of work to be completed, who is conducting the work, and ensure that the work is inspected [Property Inspections SEO] after completed. Symbium makes finding building permit records and applying for new permits easier.
- City fee schedule- The city fee schedule contains an itemized list of services available to the public and their associated costs. Reviewing your local jurisdictions fee schedule prior to your home renovation project can also help you learn what types of transactions might be necessary for your scope of work.
While there are different types of fees you have to pay, there are also potential tax deductions or rebates for which your project might qualify. For example, upgrades to more energy efficient appliances could make your project eligible for rebates. Learn more about rebates on Symbium’s Appliance Center.
City Forms
Symbium makes it easier to find the forms and documents you may need to complete for your home renovation project. Find the forms you need by selecting your jurisdiction below:
