Senior Parcel Tax Exemptions

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• Students' access to computers and modern technology
• Provide a safer learning environment

The Parcel Tax is assessed against each parcel of taxable land within the FMSD boundaries. A parcel is defined as any unit of land in the District that now receives a separate tax bill from the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office. Read the Resolution Calling an Election for Voter Approval of an Education Parcel Tax.  

* The special assessment rate is subject to annual adjustments as authorized by the measure.   The rate shown reflects the adjusted amount based on the 2025-2026 rate of $192.

**The Franklin-McKinley School District Parcel Tax Measures HH and K have expired in June 2026. 

Senior Exemption Application

Exemption from the FMSD Parcel Tax is available to all senior citizens 65 years or older who live in the Franklin-McKinley School District and reside in their homes.   Senior homeowners may be exempted annually upon application to the District. To qualify, a homeowner must be 65 years of age or older and be the owner-occupant of the property.

Homeowners can download the application form by clicking the following link:

 Senior Citizen Request Exemption for Measure W - Parcel Tax - Application Form

To apply for a Senior Citizen Exemption, please complete the Senior Citizen Exemption Form and submit it along with proof of ownership and residency to the Business Services Department at the District Services Center. We encourage you to review the Senior Citizen Information Sheet, which answers many frequently asked questions about the exemption process.

Completed applications and supporting documentation may be submitted by mail to the District Office at the address listed in the upper right-hand corner of the application form.  Applications may also be emailed to kayin.ferranti@fmsd.org.

If you prefer to submit your application in person, please call (408) 283-6020 to schedule an appointment before visiting the District Services Center.

**The application period for the 2026-2027 school year has already concluded on June 15, 2026. However, the application process for the 2027-2028school year is now open. Please ensure that your application is submitted on or before June 15, 2027.**

Contiguous Exemption

The contiguous parcel exemption allows a property owner to combine adjacent parcels (parcels that share a common border) into one taxable unit. These combined parcels must also have the same primary purpose (i.e., a residence, a business, vacant land, etc.). Property owners must complete the Application for Contiguous Parcel Exemption and bring the form to the Business Services Department.

How do I remain on the Senior Exemption List?

Once your application is processed, you are exempt from the remainder of the parcel tax term. We will keep your information until there is a change in property ownership.  You will receive a letter annually stating that your exemption has automatically been renewed.

Questions or Comments?

If you have any questions, please contact Doreen (Kayin) Ferranti, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, at (408) 283-6020 or email her at kayin.ferranti@fmsd.org.