The California renter's credit amount is $60 for filers that are single or married/RDP filing separately or $120 for head of household, widow(er), married/RDP filing jointly.
So, your refund amount is based on your filing status as long as you satisfy all of the following stipulations:
- You were a California resident for the entire year.
- Your California adjusted gross income (AGI) is:
- $39,062 or less if your filing status is single or married/RDP filing separately.
- $78,125 or less if you are married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er).
- You paid rent for at least half the year for property in California that was your principal residence.
- The property you rented was not exempt from California property tax.
- You did not live with another person for more than half the year (such as a parent) who claimed you as a dependent.
- You were not a minor living with and under the care of a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
- You or your spouse/RDP was not granted a homeowner's property tax exemption during the tax year.
- You may still qualify for the credit if your spouse/RDP claimed a homeowner's exemption and you maintained a separate residence for the entire year.