Norwalk property tax: where it goes
A Norwalk house pays 1.198% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $644,700 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $7,888 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $644,700 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $6,377 |
| Norwalk-La Mirada Unified bonds (schools) | 0.1354% | $864 |
| Cerritos Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.063% | $402 |
| LA County Sanitation District No. 18 sewer service charge | flat | $226 |
| Vector control assessment | flat | $19 |
| Total | 1.198% | $7,888 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ and disabled residents: utility users tax exemption. Senior citizens 65 or older, and residents who meet the SSI criteria for the blind and disabled, can get an exemption from Norwalk's 5.5% utility users tax on electric, gas and telecommunication services. How: Return the City's exemption application to the Finance Department, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., (562) 929-5750.
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
- LA County FY 2026-27 tax rate resolution
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- City of Norwalk UUT senior exemption application
- City of Norwalk: utility user tax
- 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.