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Los Angeles County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Los Angeles County homeowners pay a median $5,675 a year in property tax, 0.68% of a median $834,200 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Los Angeles County by home value, at 0.68%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $420,000 | $2,856 | $238 |
| $630,000 | $4,284 | $357 |
| $830,000 | $5,644 | $470 |
| $1,250,000 | $8,500 | $708 |
| $1,670,000 | $11,356 | $946 |
Los Angeles County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 0.68% | $5,675 | $834,200 | $90,112 |
| California | 0.70% | $5,124 | $734,700 | $99,122 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Los Angeles County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Los Angeles County?
The effective rate is 0.68%: a median $5,675 a year on a median $834,200 home. That's the 30th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Los Angeles County?
About $2,720 a year, $227 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Los Angeles County compare with the rest of California?
Its rate is below the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Los Angeles County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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