Los Angeles operates under California's Proposition 13, which caps annual assessed value increases at 2%. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Los Angeles compares to California and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
0.69%
Median Home Value
$783,300
Median Tax Bill
$5,436
Tax on $400K Home
$2,776
Calculate Property Tax in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, California has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Los Angeles County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Los Angeles's effective rate of 0.69% compares to California's state average of 0.71%. This is lower than the state average.
The median home value in Los Angeles County (which includes Los Angeles) is $783,300, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by California county. Los Angeles County typically follows California state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Los Angeles is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 0.69%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.