Can I avoid property tax reassessment?

[HilarySF]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? CA

About two years ago my husband and I divorced. I stayed in the house with the kids, but the property settlement agreement stated that he owned a portion of the house and that when I sold it he would receive a share of this equity.

Last month he signed a Quit Claim deed so that I could refinance in my name. He also signed a paper stating that he was receiving no money for his share. We did this so that I could get $ out to remove a rotting swimming pool from the backyard. Additionally, he wanted to be off the deed and mortgage so he could get a new mortgage with his fiance.

Now I have received a notice from the tax assessor telling me that I must show them a copy of my prop settlement. Since this document does not state that I should receive the house outright, do I have any hope of avoiding reassessment?

Thanks in advance!
Hilary

[sefnfot]

there are exemptions to property reassessments.

i know for sure in CA that when a property goes from parent to child then there is no reassessment.

1. call up the tax collector ( dont give any info ) ask them for the list of exemptions, if they dont answer then provide the example i stated parent/child.

2.there may be an exemption for divorces because you both owned it wholy equally.