Home Buyers
Orange County Property Tax Tools
Estimate annual and monthly property taxes for an Orange County home, starting from California's 1% base rate (Prop 13) and the total rate on the property's tax bill.
Orange County tax planning
Open the Orange County reference to compare the California base levy with the parcel-specific charges you need to verify.
Planning estimates start from California's base rate; voter-approved debt and special assessments (including Mello-Roos) are added and vary by tax rate area. Verify the current tax bill, assessed value, exemptions, bonds, and special assessments for the specific parcel with the relevant county assessor and tax collector.
The California Constitution limits the general property tax rate to 1 percent of assessed value. Voter-approved debt and special assessments (including Mello-Roos) are added on top and vary by tax rate area, so the total rate on a bill is usually higher. Source: California Legislative Analyst's Office, Understanding California's Property Taxes.