Proposition 19 would allow adults 55+, people living with severe disabilities, and victims of natural disasters to transfer their property tax assessment to another home. It would also close the so-called "Lebowski" loophole ... requiring people who inherit property to pay market rate tax assessment if they do not make the home their primary residence.

This episode is part of our Bay Curious Prop Fest series, which explores the 12 propositions on California's ballot. The series runs from Oct. 1-16, with new episodes dropping every. weekday.

Additional Reading:

Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11841414
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/elections

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