Manhattan Beach property tax: where it goes
A Manhattan Beach house pays 1.104% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $2,000,000 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $22,568 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $2,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $19,930 |
| Manhattan Beach Unified bonds (schools) | 0.0818% | $1,630 |
| El Camino Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0227% | $452 |
| MBUSD Measure MB parcel tax | flat | $225 |
| City storm drain fee (typical lot) | flat | $135 |
| LA County Measure W clean water tax (typical lot) | flat | $69 |
| City street lighting assessment | flat | $17 |
| LA County West Vector Control assessment | flat | $10 |
| South Bay Cities Sanitation District sewer charge | flat | $100 |
| Total | 1.104% | $22,568 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ and SSI/SSDI recipients: Measure MB parcel tax exemption. Owners of an owner-occupied single-family home who are 65 or older by June 30 of the prior fiscal year, receive SSI for a disability, or receive SSDI with income up to 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines can be exempted from the school district's $225 parcel tax. Once granted, the exemption stays in effect for the life of the tax while you qualify. How: Apply to Manhattan Beach Unified School District by May 15 for the next fiscal year.
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. |
| May 15 | School parcel tax (Measure MB) exemption for owner-occupants of single-family homes who are 65+, get SSI for a disability, or get SSDI under the income limit: applications must reach the school district by May 15 for the next fiscal year. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- LA County FY 2026-27 tax rate resolution
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- MBUSD Measure MB parcel tax resolution and ballot text
- City of Manhattan Beach staff report: street lighting assessments FY 2026-27
- 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.