Hermosa Beach property tax: where it goes
A Hermosa Beach house pays 1.057% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $1,177,662 of value before exemptions with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $12,582 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $1,177,662 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $11,707 |
| Hermosa Beach City School District bonds (schools) | 0.0346% | $405 |
| El Camino Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0227% | $265 |
| LA County Fire Measure E special tax (estimate, median-size home) | flat | $114 |
| LA County Measure W clean water tax (estimate, median lot) | flat | $39 |
| City landscaping and street lighting assessment | flat | $41 |
| LA County West Vector Control assessment | flat | $10 |
| Total | 1.057% | $12,582 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. 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 LA County (filing runs July 2 to November 30). |
| Dec 10 (in 48 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
- City of Hermosa Beach: Council agenda packet, June 23, 2026 (sewer levy, trash liens)
- LA County FY 2026-27 tax rate resolution
- LA County parcel data: tax rate areas, Hermosa Beach single-family
- LA County Fire Measure E special tax (Board letter)
- LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector: secured property tax FAQ
- LA County Assessment Appeals Board
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
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.