Form SEC 01, Application For Property Tax Relief For Military Personnel, is issued by the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector. It is one of the San Joaquin County property tax forms, and it lets active-duty servicemembers request deferral of their property taxes under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The servicemember, an adult dependent such as a spouse, or a person the servicemember authorizes can complete it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the County.
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What is SEC 01?
Application For Property Tax Relief For Military Personnel (Form SEC 01) is the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector form that active-duty military personnel use to ask to defer payment of property taxes under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
The form explains the relief in two layers. Under the Act, deferred unpaid taxes are subject only to interest at six percent (6%) per annum, instead of the penalties, costs and fees imposed under California law. On top of that, the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector will waive penalties, costs and interest, and will suspend tax sale of qualified properties, for a period of 180 days. After the 180 days, the provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act apply.
The application collects the servicemember's identity and service details (branch, status, service entry date, serial number, station), the property address and Assessor's Parcel Number, whether the applicant or dependents own and occupy the property, whether taxes are paid from an impound account, and the reason the current taxes cannot be paid. It closes with a declaration under penalty of perjury and a block marked for official County use only.
The form is identified as FORM SEC 01 (Rev. 10/2024).
Who needs to file SEC 01?
Military personnel on active duty who own property in San Joaquin County and want to defer payment of their taxes under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act use this form.
The form says it may be completed by:
- the military servicemember;
- his or her adult dependent, including a spouse; or
- any other individual authorized by the servicemember to act on his or her behalf.
Line 13 asks whether the property is occupied and owned by the applicant and/or dependents, and line 14 asks for the reason the current taxes cannot be paid. The form also asks whether the taxes are currently paid from an impound account. Active-duty status must be verified every year, so an applicant should expect to document it again annually.
When to file SEC 01
The form prints no due date. You complete it when you are an active-duty servicemember who cannot pay the current property taxes and want the deferral. The County's waiver of penalties, costs and interest, and its suspension of tax sale for qualified properties, runs for 180 days; after that period the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provisions apply, including interest at 6% per annum on deferred taxes. The form states that annual verification of active-duty military status is required. Because the County says its forms change periodically, check the Treasurer-Tax Collector's forms page for the latest version before you complete it.
Documents you need
- A copy of the servicemember's orders, attached to the application.
- A letter from the commanding officer, attached to the application, supporting active-duty status.
- Annual verification of active-duty military status, which the form says is required.
How to fill out SEC 01
Enter name and date of birth
Line 1: the name of the applicant. Line 2: the date of birth.
Enter contact details
Line 3: mailing address. Line 4: phone number. Line 5: email address.
Enter military service details
Line 6: branch of military service. Line 7: status. Line 8: service entry date. Line 9: serial number.
Enter your duty station
Line 10, Station at: enter the station where the servicemember is assigned.
Identify the property
Line 11: the property address. Line 12: the Assessor's Parcel Number.
Answer the ownership questions
Line 13: mark Yes or No for whether the property is occupied and owned by the applicant and/or dependents. Then mark Yes or No for whether your taxes are currently paid from an impound account.
State why you cannot pay
Line 14: write the reason for your inability to pay the current taxes due.
Sign and date the declaration
Line 15 is a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief. The applicant signs and dates it; leave the County use block blank.
Review, download and attach documents
Check every line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Attach a copy of the orders and a letter from the commanding officer before sending it to the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
How to submit SEC 01
The form names no separate return channel. It carries the office's contact details, so use them to confirm how to return the completed application:
- Office: Treasurer-Tax Collector, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 150, Stockton, CA 95202.
- Phone: (209) 468-2133.
- Fax: (209) 468-9482.
- Website: www.sjcttc.org.
Sign and date the application and attach a copy of the orders and a letter from the commanding officer. Leave the block marked FOR OFFICIAL COUNTY USE ONLY blank. The County's forms page asks you not to save forms for future use, because they change periodically. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the County's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Omitting the copy of the orders or the letter from the commanding officer; the form says to attach both.
- Not verifying active-duty military status each year, although the form says annual verification is required.
- Leaving line 14 blank instead of stating the reason for the inability to pay the current taxes due.
- Skipping the impound account question that follows line 13.
- Signing for the servicemember without being an adult dependent or an individual the servicemember authorized.
- Writing in the FOR OFFICIAL COUNTY USE ONLY block, which the County completes.
- Assuming the 180-day waiver is permanent; after 180 days the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provisions apply.
- Using a saved older copy of the form; the County says forms change periodically.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form SEC 01 for military personnel?
Form SEC 01, Application For Property Tax Relief For Military Personnel, is the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector form for active-duty servicemembers to defer property tax payment under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It covers the servicemember's details, the property and the reason taxes cannot be paid.
Who can complete the military property tax relief application?
The military servicemember, his or her adult dependent (including a spouse), or any other individual authorized by the servicemember to act on his or her behalf. The applicant signs the declaration on line 15 under penalty of perjury.
What does San Joaquin County waive for deferred military property taxes?
The Treasurer-Tax Collector will waive penalties, costs and interest, and will suspend tax sale of qualified properties, for 180 days. After that, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act applies, with interest at six percent (6%) per annum on unpaid taxes.
What do I attach to Form SEC 01?
Attach a copy of the orders and a letter from the commanding officer. The form also states that annual verification of active-duty military status is required, so expect to provide proof again each year.
Is there a deadline to file Form SEC 01?
The form prints no due date. It does set a 180-day period for the County's waiver and suspension of tax sale, after which the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provisions apply. Call (209) 468-2133 to ask about timing for your tax bill.
Where do I send the completed application?
The form names no separate channel. It lists the Treasurer-Tax Collector at 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 150, Stockton, CA 95202, phone (209) 468-2133, fax (209) 468-9482 and www.sjcttc.org. Contact the office to confirm how to return it.
Can I fill out Form SEC 01 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of San Joaquin County and does not file the application; you return it through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's channels.
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