Bellflower property tax: where it goes
A Bellflower house pays 1.112% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $705,700 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $7,789 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $705,700 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $6,987 |
| Bellflower Unified bonds (schools) | 0.049% | $343 |
| Cerritos Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.063% | $441 |
| Vector control assessment | flat | $19 |
| Total | 1.112% | $7,789 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: reduced trash rate. CR&R offers senior discounts to customers 65 years of age or older, and low-income discounts to those who qualify for a low-income exemption from any of the City's utility user taxes. How: Contact CR&R at (877) 944-4716 about billing and discounts.
- First-time homeowners' exemption. A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after becoming eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year. How: File the homeowners' exemption claim with the county assessor.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 39 days) | Last day to file a 2026 regular assessment appeal in LA County (filing runs July 2 to November 30). |
| Dec 10 (in 49 days) | First property tax installment (due Nov 1) is late 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 late after Apr 10: 10% penalty plus $10. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- FY-2026-27-Tax-Rate-Resolution.pdf
- homeowners_exemption.htm
- https://ttc.lacounty.gov/secured-property-taxes-frequently-asked-questions/
Checked October 22, 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.