Proposition 72

Property Tax: New Construction Exclusion: Rain Water Capture System

Permits Legislature to allow construction of rain-capture systems, completed on or after January 1, 2019, without requiring property-tax reassessment. Proposition 72 is a legislative constitutional amendment.

Fiscal Impact: Probably minor reduction in annual property tax revenues to local governments.

Semi-Official Election Results:

Yes votes: 3,165,079 [83.24%]

No votes: 637,106 [16.76%]

See Endorsements for Proposition 72

Pro:

Proposition 72 will prevent a property tax increase on homeowners who install rainwater recycling systems that benefit our entire state. Eliminating this tax penalty will preserve precious drinking water; help fish and wildlife; lower water bills. People shouldn’t pay a tax penalty for conserving water.

Yes on Prop 72