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Los Angeles County, California
500 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, California 90012
Tel: 213-974-3101
Fax: 213-617-1493
County Website: Los Angeles county
Assessor Website: Los Angeles county assessor
Los Angeles County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Call the Assessors Office at (213) 974-3211 or you can log onto: http://assessor.lacounty.gov
- You can file an appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board during the appropriate filing period. For information, call the Assessment Appeals Public Information Line at (213) 974-1471 or log onto https://bos.lacounty.gov/services/assessment-appeals/
- If you received your supplemental tax bill and you disagree, contact your local Assessors Office regarding the bill, but file an appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board to protect your rights. For more information, call (213) 974-1471.
- You may file an appeal online or download a copy of the assessment appeals application at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Services/Assessment-Appeals
- Instructions are on the reverse side of the application. If additional help is required, you may call the Assessment Appeals Board at (213) 974-1471 and speak with an Assessment Appeals Board representative
- For Regular Assessment (Annual Tax Bills), July 2 – November 30 of each year. For Supplemental, Adjusted, Corrected or Escape bills, it is 60 days from the mailing date on the bill. For more information, call (213) 974-1471
- A hearing will be scheduled within the first year of filing. The Assessment Appeals Board has two (2) years from the date of filing to hear your case.
- When scheduled, you will be notified by mail of the time, date and place of hearing at least 45 days prior to the hearing date.
- Filing an assessment appeal does not relieve the applicant from the obligation to pay the taxes on the subject property, on or before the applicable due date shown on the tax bill.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Los Angeles county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Los Angeles county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Los Angeles county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Los Angeles county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Los Angeles county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Los Angeles county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Los Angeles county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Los Angeles county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Los Angeles county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Los Angeles County
Homes in Los Angeles county have a median home value of $615,062.
Los Angeles county home values are ranked 11 out of 58 counties in the state of California for median home price. The average median home value in California is $342,213. Modoc county has the lowest median price at $154,850. San Mateo county has the highest median price at $1,162,670.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Los Angeles county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~371%.
The median household income in Los Angeles county is $71,358.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Los Angeles county's median household income is higher than the state of California's average median household income of $71,109 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Los Angeles county's population has grown from 8,863,052 in 1990 to 10,014,009 in 2020, an increase of 13% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of California's population has grown from 29,811,427 in 1990 to 39,538,223 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Los Angeles county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
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