Transfer tax
San Diego County charges the California documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000. Deeds for no consideration are commonly declared exempt on the face of the deed, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
Donate real estate in San Diego: houses, condos and land in San Diego County
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Donate Real Estate in San Diego
Real Estate with Causes accepts donated real estate anywhere in San Diego: houses, condos, land and commercial buildings. A San Diego real estate donation follows California’s deed, transfer tax and recording rules, which we handle. We prepare the deed and record it with the San Diego County recorder.
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California rules for property in San Diego
Federal tax rules are the same in every state. These three things are set by California and San Diego County.
Deed and filings
A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report goes with the deed. We prepare the grant or quitclaim deed customary for a California gift.
Recording
Deeds are recorded with the San Diego County recorder for San Diego County. You sign before a notary wherever you live, and we handle the filing.
San Diego property we accept
The property types San Diego donors bring us most often. Each links to the full guide for that type, including how it compares to selling.
Houses in San DiegoSpanish-style homes, condos and rentals across the county.
San Diego landInland and backcountry lots.
San Diego farmlandAvocado and citrus groves in north county.
Commercial propertyStorefronts, offices, former business buildings and small retail centers.
Condos and rentalsCondo units, rental houses and small apartment buildings, tenants and all.
Land contractsProperty sold on terms years ago. We take over the payments and deliver the deed at payoff.
San Diego real estate donation questions, answered
Is a donated deed subject to San Diego transfer tax?+
San Diego County charges the California documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000. Deeds for no consideration are commonly declared exempt on the face of the deed, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
I live outside California. Do I have to travel to San Diego to sign?+
No. We prepare the deed in the form California requires for San Diego County, you sign before a notary where you live, and we record it with the San Diego County recorder.
Does California give a state tax deduction for a property donation?+
California has a state income tax, and whether and how it follows the federal charitable deduction is set by California law. Your advisor can confirm how it applies to you.
Can I donate San Diego property that is behind on property taxes?+
Reviewed, not refused. What matters is whether the taxes owed are well below what the property can sell for. Delinquent taxes are a lien, so they are handled before or at transfer, and where California or San Diego County rules require payment first we plan around that with you.
Can an executor donate inherited San Diego property before probate closes?+
Often, within the authority the will and the California probate court give the personal representative. If the property passed outside probate, the heirs on title sign together. Tell us where the estate stands and we will tell you who needs to sign.
We do not provide tax or legal advice. State transfer tax rules change; we confirm current requirements when we prepare each deed. Consult your own advisor.
Tell us about your San Diego property and we will review it
The address or a parcel number is enough to start.