SB 1329 solar property tax valuation
Imperial County, California
Summary
Assessor Robert Menville warned that SB 1402 would slash appeal timelines to six months, drop fees, and shift the burden of proof to the assessor, while SB 1329 would restrict how solar farms are valued — both could burden the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
SB 1402 would eliminate the $35 appeal fee and could add processing costs; SB 1329 could reduce solar property tax revenue.
Property owners could appeal assessments faster and for free under SB 1402.
The county's clerk of the board and assessor offices would face heavier workloads, and solar reassessment revenue could shrink.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Oct 20, 2026
The county's tax levy paperwork is stuck waiting for the elected Auditor-Controller's signature, past its October 3 deadline, and the FY 2024-25 audit is still in draft. The Board set an October 27 deadline; tax bills and revenue to schools and districts depend on it.
Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026
A state bill could cut assessed values on utility-scale solar by an estimated 35-40%, hitting county revenue that funds schools and services. The Board's opposition letter already went to the Senate.
Board of Supervisors - May 5, 2026
The Assessor warned the Board that a bill giving the solar industry special assessment treatment could cut county property tax revenue from utility-scale solar. He urged supervisors to lobby against it in Sacramento.
Board of Supervisors - Mar 17, 2026
Assessor Robert Menville warned that SB 1402 would slash appeal timelines to six months, drop fees, and shift the burden of proof to the assessor, while SB 1329 would restrict how solar farms are valued — both could burden the county.
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