Carson property tax: where it goes
A Carson house pays 1.173% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $352,740 of value before exemptions with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $4,169 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $352,740 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $3,457 |
| Los Angeles Unified bonds (schools) | 0.1213% | $419 |
| Los Angeles Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0434% | $150 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.0085% | $29 |
| LA County Measure W Safe Clean Water tax (median single-family parcel) | flat | $84 |
| Metropolitan Water District water standby charge (Central Basin) | flat | $10 |
| Greater LA County Vector Control assessment | flat | $19 |
| Total | 1.173% | $4,169 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Homeowners' exemption. A qualifying owner-occupied home gets a $7,000 reduction in taxable value. How: File the claim with the county assessor where the property is located; first-time claims by February 15 get the full exemption for the year.
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/
- Carson%20Property%20Tax%20Billing%20Information.pdf
- query?where=TaxRateCity%3D%27CARSON%27+AND+UseCode%3D%270100
- 20251222-SCW-Tax-Appeal-Procedures-and-Guidelines.pdf
- publicceo.com Carson Measure C utility users tax (June 2022)
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.