Fountain Valley property tax: where it goes
A Fountain Valley house pays 1.075% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $1,072,300 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $11,854 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $1,072,300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $10,653 |
| Huntington Beach Union High bonds (schools) | 0.0203% | $216 |
| Fountain Valley School District bonds (schools) | 0.0215% | $229 |
| Coast Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0252% | $269 |
| Metropolitan Water District (MWDOC) | 0.0085% | $91 |
| OC San regional sewer service fee | flat | $397 |
| Total | 1.075% | $11,854 |
2026-27 tax year, Orange County (tax rate area 21-002). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 38 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 48 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
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: general FAQ
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: payment of secured property taxes
- OC Treasurer-Tax Collector: property tax guide for new homeowners
- 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.