1031 Exchanges Basics – A Comprehensive Guide to Tax-Deferred Property Transactions
How 1031 exchanges actually work, and why they’re largely irrelevant for a tax-exempt church selling its own property.
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Conditional Use Permits
A Conditional Use Permit lets a property owner get approval for a use not automatically allowed by zoning — but the process can take a year or more and costs $10,000-$20,000, with no guarantee of approval.
Exploring the Various Types of Commercial Leases
The main types of commercial leases — triple net, gross, modified gross, percentage, and ground leases — and which ones churches actually encounter.
Understanding your Property Tax Bill
How a California secured property tax bill is structured, what supplemental and escape assessments are, and when a church-owned property still owes one.
Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023
Also known as Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act was enacted to facilitate the development of affordable housing on properties owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. The intent is to streamline the approval process for affordable housing projects on such lands by providing “by-right” approval. Intent: Streamlining Approval for Affordable Housing on Faith and Education Lands A streamlined approval process for affordable housing developments on land owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. This means that eligible projects meeting certain criteria […]
Church Bingo: A Guide to Regulations, Licensing, and Tax Exemptions
Church bingo is legal in California, but only under strict rules. Learn the licensing requirements under Penal Code §326.5 and how bingo activity can affect your church’s property tax exemption.
Why Use Bushore Church Real Estate
Why use Bushore Church Real Estate instead of a church member or a general-practice broker — 40+ years of combined brokerage and legal experience for congregations.
Church Formation in California: Key Steps and Compliance
The key steps to forming a church in California: choosing a legal structure, filing Articles of Incorporation, drafting bylaws, and securing tax-exempt status.
The Builder’s Remedy and California’s Housing Crisis: What It Means for Church Land
When a California city falls out of compliance with state housing law, the Builder’s Remedy can override its zoning entirely. Here’s how the HAA, SB 330, and CEQA fit together, and why it matters for churches sitting on developable land.