Hawthorne property tax: where it goes
A Hawthorne house pays 1.224% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $414,727 of value before exemptions with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $5,137 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $414,727 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $4,077 |
| Hawthorne School District bonds (schools) | 0.0727% | $297 |
| Centinela Valley Union High School District bonds (schools) | 0.1202% | $490 |
| El Camino Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0227% | $92 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.0085% | $35 |
| LA County Measure W Safe Clean Water tax (median single-family parcel) | flat | $88 |
| LA County West Vector Control assessment | flat | $10 |
| City street lighting assessment (Zone 1 rate, 50-ft lot) (estimate) | flat | $29 |
| West Basin MWD water standby charge (single-family parcel under 1 acre) | flat | $19 |
| Total | 1.224% | $5,137 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Low-income seniors over 62: Safe, Clean Water parcel tax exemption. Owners over 62 who live in the home and head a low-income household can apply for an exemption from the Safe, Clean Water Program special parcel tax; the FY 2027-28 limit is $106,600 for a 2-person household. How: Submit the claim form to the Safe, Clean Water Program by May 1 each year; call 833-275-7297.
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
- LA County FY 2026-27 tax rate resolution
- Metropolitan Water District Resolution (FY 2026/27 tax rate)
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- LA County Safe Clean Water tax layer: median Hawthorne single-family tax
- LA County Public Works Safe Clean Water tax layer description
- Safe, Clean Water Program: FY 2027-28 low-income senior exemption form
- Safe, Clean Water Program: tax appeal procedures and guidelines
- State Controller: city utility users tax data
- LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector: secured property tax FAQ
- LA County Assessment Appeals Board
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.