South El Monte property tax: where it goes
A South El Monte house pays 1.123% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $315,610 of value before exemptions with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $3,581 a year.
Tax is levied on the full value of taxable property.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $315,610 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $3,086 |
| El Monte Union High School District bonds (schools) | 0.0659% | $203 |
| Rio Hondo Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0481% | $149 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.0085% | $26 |
| LA County Measure W Safe Clean Water tax (median single-family parcel) | flat | $88 |
| San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control assessment | flat | $20 |
| Metropolitan Water District water standby charge (Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD) | flat | $9 |
| Total | 1.123% | $3,581 |
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 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 1, 2027 | Deadline for low-income seniors to apply for the Safe, Clean Water Program parcel tax exemption for FY 2027-28. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- auditor.lacounty.gov FY-2026-27-Tax-Rate-Resolution.pdf
- boe.ca.gov homeowners_exemption.htm
- safecleanwaterla.org 20251222-SCW-Tax-Appeal-Procedures-and-Guidelines.
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.