Los Angeles County, CA Property Taxes (2026)
Los Angeles County owners pay a median of $5,438 a year on a median home value of $783,300, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 38th-highest rate of 58 California counties with Census data, below the California county median of 0.70%.
Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)
Is your Los Angeles appraisal too high?
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Los Angeles County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
- Free check
- No credit card
Effective tax rate
0.69%
38th highest of 58 in CA
Median annual bill
$5,438
~$453/month
Median home value
$783,300
California county median
0.70%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Los Angeles County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Los Angeles County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $5,405
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $540–$811
Los Angeles County vs. California vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Los Angeles County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.70% for the median California county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 38th of 58 in California. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))
How to appeal your property taxes in Los Angeles County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Los Angeles County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Los Angeles County deadline is July 2 – November 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $5,438 bill, 10–15% off is $544–$816 a year.
Los Angeles County property tax appeal guide →
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Los Angeles County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
Check my assessmentProperty tax exemptions in California
California homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Los Angeles County Assessor for amounts.
Homestead exemption
For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.
Senior / over-65
Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.
Disability
For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.
Veterans
Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Los Angeles County, California?
How much are property taxes in Los Angeles County?
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Los Angeles County?
Is Los Angeles County a high property tax area?
Can TaxDrop help lower my Los Angeles County property taxes?
Property taxes in nearby counties
Orange County
Rate: 0.67%
Median bill: $6,096
Ventura County
Rate: 0.69%
Median bill: $5,326
Kern County
Rate: 0.91%
Median bill: $2,833
Santa Barbara County
Rate: 0.66%
Median bill: $4,870
San Diego County
Rate: 0.70%
Median bill: $5,542
San Bernardino County
Rate: 0.70%
Median bill: $3,346
Riverside County
Rate: 0.82%
Median bill: $4,189
Tulare County
Rate: 0.73%
Median bill: $2,213
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Los Angeles County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
Check Your Savings