Palmdale property tax: where it goes
A Palmdale house pays 1.463% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $471,000 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $6,790 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $471,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $4,640 |
| Palmdale School District bonds (schools) | 0.0862% | $400 |
| Antelope Valley Union High School District bonds (schools) | 0.0259% | $120 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0404% | $187 |
| Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (State Water Contract) | 0.067% | $311 |
| Palmdale Water District (State Water Contract, Zones A-E) | 0.244% | $1,132 |
| Total | 1.463% | $6,790 |
2026-27 tax year, Los Angeles County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
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
- AVEK July 21, 2026 board packet (Resolution R-26-17, 2026-27 tax levy)
- Palmdale Water District Resolution 2026-6 (2026-27 assessment rates)
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- 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.