Ventura County, CA

Ventura County Property Tax Estimator

Estimate your property taxes in Ventura County using the 2026 average effective rate of 1.05% and median home value of $850,000.

Property Details

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Ventura County median: $850,000

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Ventura County average: 1.050%

California Property Tax Note

California Proposition 13 caps the base property tax rate at 1% of assessed value at purchase, plus voter-approved local bonds and assessments. Actual rates vary by city due to Mello-Roos and special assessments.

Your Property Tax Estimate

Annual Tax

$8,925

Monthly Tax

$744

Effective Rate

1.050%

Tax at Different Price Points in Ventura County

Home PriceAnnual TaxMonthly Tax
$500,000$5,250$438
$750,000$7,875$656
$1,000,000$10,500$875
$1,500,000$15,750$1,313
$2,000,000$21,000$1,750

Based on 1.050% effective tax rate for Ventura County.

Impact on Monthly Mortgage Payment

Property taxes are part of your total PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance) payment. Lenders include $744/month in your qualifying debt-to-income ratio.

Monthly Tax Escrow

$744

Annual Tax Bill

$8,925

Calculations are estimates for educational purposes only. Actual property taxes depend on your county assessor's valuation, local bond measures, Mello-Roos districts, and homeowner exemptions. Contact Mo Abdel at (949) 822-9662 for a personalized mortgage analysis. NMLS #1426884 | Lumin Lending NMLS #2716106.

City Tax Estimators in Ventura County

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax rate in Ventura County, California?

The average effective property tax rate in Ventura County is 1.05% for 2026. On the median home value of $850,000, that equals approximately $8,925 per year or $744 per month.

How are property taxes calculated in Ventura County?

In Ventura County, California, property taxes start with Proposition 13's base rate of 1% of the assessed value (purchase price), plus voter-approved local bonds and Mello-Roos special assessments. The assessed value increases by a maximum of 2% per year regardless of market appreciation.

What is Mello-Roos and does it affect Ventura County property taxes?

Mello-Roos is a special tax district in California that funds local infrastructure and services in newer developments. Many communities in Ventura County have Mello-Roos assessments ranging from 0.25% to 1.5% of the home's original sale price, added on top of the base property tax. Check with Ventura County County Assessor for specific Mello-Roos districts.

How do property taxes affect my mortgage payment in Ventura County?

Property taxes are included in your monthly PITI payment (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance). In Ventura County, the estimated $744/month tax escrow on a median-priced home is factored into your debt-to-income ratio by lenders. This directly affects how much home you qualify for.

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