Anaheim property tax: where it goes
A Anaheim house pays 1.132% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $831,200 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $9,748 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value (Prop 13).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $831,200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $8,242 |
| Anaheim Union High School District bonds (schools) | 0.05% | $412 |
| Anaheim Elementary School District bonds (schools) | 0.0479% | $395 |
| North Orange County Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0258% | $213 |
| Metropolitan Water District (Anaheim) | 0.0085% | $70 |
| OC San regional sewer service fee | flat | $397 |
| Metropolitan Water District water standby charge (Anaheim) | flat | $9 |
| OC Mosquito and Vector Control District: mosquito, fire ant and disease control assessment (District No. 2) | flat | $9 |
| OC Mosquito and Vector Control District: vector surveillance and control assessment (District No. 1) | flat | $2 |
| Total | 1.132% | $9,748 |
2026-27 tax year, Orange County (tax rate area 01-001). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 39 days) | Last day to file a 2026 regular assessment appeal in Orange County (filing runs July 2 to November 30 at 5:00 p.m.). |
| Dec 10 (in 49 days) | First property tax installment (due Nov 1) is delinquent after Dec 10: 10% penalty. |
| Feb 15 | Last day for a first-time homeowners' exemption claim to get the full exemption for the year. |
| Apr 10 | Second property tax installment (due Feb 1) is delinquent after Apr 10: 10% penalty plus $23 per bill. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Orange County Auditor-Controller 2026-27 tax rate book
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: general FAQ
- Orange County Auditor-Controller property tax report (2019)
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: how property tax is calculated
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: payment of secured property taxes
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- OC Clerk of the Board: assessment appeal FAQs
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.