Form BOE-63-A is the claim a California property owner files with the Assessor to keep disabled-access construction out of the property's assessment under section 74.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. It is one of the forms published by the Los Angeles County Assessor (Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor). Owners use it when they build, install, remove or modify part of an existing building to make it more accessible to, or more usable by, a disabled person. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Assessor publishes the original PDF and receives the claim.
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What is BOE-63-A?
Claim for Disabled Accessibility Construction Exclusion from Assessment for ADA Compliance (Form BOE-63-A, also numbered OWN-132) is the form on which a property owner notifies the Assessor that they claim the construction exclusion in section 74.6 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code for accessibility work.
Section 74.6 excludes from assessment the construction, installation, removal or modification of any portion or structural component of an existing building or structure, to the extent it is done to make the building or structure more accessible to, or more usable by, a disabled person. The exclusion applies to work completed on or after June 7, 1994. The form's general information says qualifying work may include access ramps, widening of doorways and hallways, barrier removal, access modifications to restroom facilities, elevators and other changes that would make the building meet or exceed the accessibility standards of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336) and the most recent California Building Standards Code in effect on the date of the building permit application.
The form records the claimant, parcel number, permit number, the completion date of construction and the specific eligible portions of the project. It also carries a certification and a block for the Assessor's use (received, approved, denied, reason for denial).
The exclusion is not for an entirely new building or an entirely new addition to an existing building. It also does not cover the section 74.3 exclusion for owner-occupied residences. The Assessor's forms page lists a separate Form BOE-63, Disabled Persons Claim for Exclusion of New Construction for Occupied Dwelling.
Who needs to file BOE-63-A?
The property owner who completed, or will complete, accessibility construction on an existing building or structure and wants it excluded from assessment files this claim with the Assessor. The form is signed by the claimant or a legal representative.
Section 74.6 defines a disabled person as a person who suffers from a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of that person's major life activities.
The form says the exclusion does not apply to:
- the construction of an entirely new building or structure;
- the construction of an entirely new addition to an existing building or structure;
- buildings or structures that qualify for the exclusion in subdivision (a) of section 74.3, which the form describes as the exclusion for owner-occupied residences.
The property owner, primary contractor, civil engineer or architect submits the statement identifying the specific portions of the project that qualify. The exclusion expires upon change of ownership of the property, so a new owner does not inherit it.
When to file BOE-63-A
File the claim with the Assessor prior to, or within 30 days of, completion of construction; the top of the form states this deadline. The owner must then submit all documents supporting the claim to the Assessor no later than six months after the completion date entered in statement 1 of the form.
The general information describes the same two steps: notify the Assessor before or within 30 days of completion that you intend to claim the exclusion, and file all necessary supporting documents not later than six months after the project is complete. The exclusion applies to work completed on or after June 7, 1994. The form prints no processing time.
Documents you need
- All documents supporting the claim, filed with the Assessor no later than six months after the completion date stated in statement 1 of the form.
- A statement identifying the specific portions of the project that make the building or structure more accessible to, or usable by, a disabled person, submitted by the property owner, primary contractor, civil engineer or architect.
How to fill out BOE-63-A
Enter claimant and parcel details
At the top, enter the Claimant Name, Assessor's Parcel Number and Permit Number.
Enter the dwelling address
Write the Address of Dwelling with street, city, state and ZIP.
Enter your mailing address
Fill in the Mailing Address with street, city, state and ZIP where the Assessor can reach you.
Enter the construction completion date
In statement 1, enter the date you completed, or will complete, the construction. This date starts the six-month period for supporting documents.
Read statements 2 and 3
These statements confirm that the exclusion covers only modifications to an existing building for disabled access and does not cover section 74.3 or entirely new buildings and additions.
List the eligible project portions
In statement 4, describe the specific portions of the project that are eligible for this exclusion.
Sign and date the certification
The claimant or legal representative signs and dates in the signature block. A second signature line is provided.
Add contact information
Enter the mailing address, city, state and ZIP, Daytime Phone Number and E-mail Address in the contact block under the signatures.
Leave the Assessor's block blank
Do not write in the box marked For Assessor's Use Only (received, approved, denied, reason for denial).
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the completion date, statement 4 and signatures, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the supporting documents and submit through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit BOE-63-A
The form states that it must be filed with the Assessor, and supporting documents go to the Assessor as well. It prints no mailing address, e-mail address, portal or office hours for the claim, so check with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor for how it accepts filings; the Assessor lists the form at https://assessor.lacounty.gov/forms.
- Claim form: sign and date it, then file it with the Assessor before, or within 30 days of, completion of construction.
- Supporting documents: send them to the Assessor no later than six months after the completion date in statement 1.
- Public record: the form states that the claim is a public document subject to public inspection.
The form includes an electronic-signature certification for claims submitted with an electronic signature. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Assessor's channels described above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing the claim more than 30 days after construction is completed; the form must be filed prior to, or within 30 days of, completion.
- Sending supporting documents later than six months after the completion date entered in statement 1.
- Claiming the exclusion for an entirely new building or an entirely new addition to an existing building, which the form excludes.
- Using this form for the section 74.3 owner-occupied residence exclusion, which the form says it does not encompass.
- Leaving statement 4 blank instead of listing the specific portions of the project that are eligible.
- Omitting the completion date in statement 1, which sets the six-month deadline for supporting documents.
- Submitting the form without a signature and date from the claimant or legal representative.
- Assuming the exclusion passes to a buyer; it expires upon change of ownership of the property.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form BOE-63-A used for?
Form BOE-63-A is the claim an owner files with the Assessor to exclude from assessment construction that makes an existing building more accessible to, or usable by, a disabled person, under section 74.6 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
What is the deadline to file Form BOE-63-A?
File it prior to, or within 30 days of, completion of construction. The owner must then submit all supporting documents to the Assessor no later than six months after the completion date stated in statement 1.
Does the exclusion cover a new addition to my building?
No. The form says the exclusion does not apply to the construction of an entirely new building or structure, or an entirely new addition to an existing building or structure. It covers modifications of an existing building or structure.
What kinds of work qualify under section 74.6?
The form's general information lists access ramps, widening of doorways and hallways, barrier removal, restroom access modifications, elevators and other changes that meet or exceed the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and California Building Standards Code accessibility standards.
Does the exclusion pass to a new owner?
No. The form states that the exclusion expires upon change of ownership of the property.
Who can submit the statement of eligible project portions?
The property owner, primary contractor, civil engineer or architect submits to the Assessor a statement identifying the specific portions of the project that make the building more accessible to, or usable by, a disabled person.
Can I fill out Form BOE-63-A online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the claim; you submit it to the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor yourself.
Is the claim a public record?
Yes. The form states that the claim is a public document and is subject to public inspection, so consider that when entering contact details such as your e-mail address and phone number.
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