Ventura County Property Tax Rates by City, Area, and Tax District 2026
Ventura County’s 2024 median property tax was $5,574, while its effective property tax rate was approximately 0.68% based on Census ACS data. Actual bills vary by assessed value, tax rate area, exemptions, bonds, and other parcel-specific charges.
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
Median Property Tax
$5,574
Tax per $100K
$680
Last Update
August 2026
Ventura County Property Tax 2026-27
Ventura County Property Tax Rate
Ventura County property tax rates vary by district in the provided data. Parcel bills can still include fixed charges, parcel taxes, CFD charges, or special assessments depending on the property.
Base rate
1.0000% general ad valorem tax.
District rates
Ventura County district rates vary from 1.0000% to 1.4835% in the provided data.
Direct charges
Special assessments and parcel charges are added separately.
Area
Representative Rate
Camarillo (City) District
1.0917%
Countywide-Unitary Base Rate
1.0000%
Fillmore (City) District
1.1473%
Moorpark (City) District
1.0480%
Ojai (City) District
1.0866%
Oxnard (City) District
1.0966%
Port Hueneme (City) District
1.1547%
San Buenaventura / Ventura (City) District
1.0880%
Santa Paula (City) District
1.1065%
Simi Valley (City) District
1.0886%
State Unitary Utility Allocation
1.0000%
Thousand Oaks (City) District
1.0410%
Unincorporated Area Baseline
1.0000%
Other Ventura County Property Tools
Tax-rate information becomes more useful when paired with parcel-level research. These tools can help users investigate a property’s ownership details, estimate potential taxes, review transfer-related charges, and understand its location and zoning.
Ventura County Property Search
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Ventura Property Tax Calculator
Estimate potential annual property taxes by combining property value with applicable tax-rate information for budgeting purposes.
Ventura Doc Stamp Calculator
Estimate documentary transfer tax amounts and related charges that may apply to qualifying California real estate transfers.
Ventura County Zoning and Maps
Review parcel locations, zoning information, maps, boundaries, and other geographic details associated with a property.
How Property Tax Rates Are Applied in Ventura County
The amount ultimately billed starts with the property’s taxable value, not simply today’s market price. California’s Proposition 13 framework generally limits the basic property tax levy to 1% of assessed value, while additional voter-approved bond rates and other parcel-specific charges can raise the total. Ventura County’s own financial reporting confirms a 1% basic county rate and separate bond rates.
Assessed Value Is the Starting Point
A property’s assessed value generally reflects its applicable base-year value under California law. After a qualifying ownership change, the Assessor may establish a new base-year value. Existing assessments are generally subject to Proposition 13’s annual adjustment limit, subject to applicable exceptions.
The Tax Rate Is Applied to Taxable Value
The basic property tax rate is generally 1% of assessed value under Proposition 13. That amount is distributed among taxing agencies serving the property. It should not be confused with the property’s complete effective rate or total tax bill.
Tax-Rate Areas Combine Local Charges
Ventura County’s parcel mapping system identifies a Tax Rate Area, or TRA, for individual parcels. The TRA helps determine which overlapping taxing agencies and voter-approved charges apply, making the parcel’s exact location important when estimating its total tax obligation.
Special Assessments Can Increase the Bill
Voter-approved bonds are imposed in addition to the basic 1% levy when authorized for applicable tax rate areas. Ventura County reported a 0.0195% weighted-average overlapping bond rate for fiscal year 2024, although individual properties can have different applicable bond rates.
Exemptions Can Reduce Taxable Value
Qualifying homeowners may claim California’s Homeowners’ Exemption on an eligible principal residence. The exemption reduces assessed value by $7,000. It is not automatically available to every property owner and generally requires the appropriate claim.
Supplemental Bills Follow Reassessment
A qualifying change in ownership or new construction can produce a supplemental assessment. The resulting bill covers the difference between the prior taxable value and the newly assessed value for the applicable period, so it can be separate from the regular annual tax bill.
Why Ventura County Has Different Tax Districts and Local Rates
From coastal communities such as Ventura and Oxnard to inland cities including Simi Valley, Moorpark, Fillmore, and Ojai, parcels fall within different service jurisdictions. Those geographic differences create varying combinations of tax agencies, bonds, and direct charges.
- Tax districts help finance specific public services provided within defined geographic boundaries.
- Different communities can receive services from different combinations of local government agencies and districts.
- Tax Rate Areas identify the particular taxing agencies associated with individual parcels.
- Two nearby homes can have different total bills because their parcels fall within different rate areas.
- Voter-approved bonds may apply only to properties located within designated tax-rate boundaries.
- A parcel's precise location determines which local levies and charges can appear on its tax bill.
Check Property Tax Rates in Nearby California Counties
Comparing neighboring and nearby counties can help buyers, homeowners, investors, and researchers evaluate property-tax differences across Southern California. California Property Checker provides county-specific property information and tools for researching rates, parcels, assessments, and related property details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my property be reassessed when I buy a home?
Generally, a change in ownership triggers reassessment and establishes a new base-year value. However, California law provides exclusions for certain qualifying transfers, so the result depends on the circumstances of the ownership change.
Can my assessed value increase even if I did not buy the property?
Yes. Under Proposition 13, assessed value can generally increase by up to 2% annually, although special circumstances can produce different results. A qualifying new construction project can also create an additional assessment.
How does new construction affect property taxes?
New construction can result in a supplemental assessment based on the value added by the improvement. The new value may also become part of the property’s regular assessment roll in the appropriate tax year.
When are regular Ventura County property taxes due?
California’s regular secured property tax schedule generally divides the annual bill into two installments. The first installment is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after December 10; the second is due February 1 and becomes delinquent after April 10.
What happens if I miss a property tax payment?
A delinquent installment can receive a 10% penalty under California’s property-tax rules. Additional consequences may apply if taxes remain unpaid, so taxpayers should review the payment information and delinquency dates on their specific bill.
Can I challenge the assessed value of my property?
Property owners can seek an assessment review or file an assessment appeal when they believe the assessed value does not comply with applicable valuation rules. Filing deadlines vary according to the type of assessment involved.
How long do I have to appeal a supplemental assessment?
For a supplemental assessment, the appeal generally must be filed within 60 days of the mailing date printed on the supplemental assessment notice or applicable tax bill, subject to the rules governing the particular assessment.
Can I receive a Homeowners' Exemption on a supplemental assessment?
Potentially. Ventura County explains that an eligible homeowner may receive the $7,000 exemption on a supplemental assessment if the applicable requirements are met. The exemption is not automatically granted and must be claimed within the required period.
Why does my actual tax bill differ from a calculator estimate?
An estimate may use an effective countywide rate, while your actual bill is based on the parcel’s assessed value and applicable tax rate area. Bonds, direct charges, exemptions, and other assessments can also change the final amount.
Where can I find the tax rate area for a Ventura County parcel?
Ventura County’s parcel mapping information identifies individual parcels and includes a Tax Rate Area field. Reviewing the specific parcel is more reliable than applying a countywide average rate when estimating its actual tax obligation.