This page helps with a property tax need in Los Angeles County, California, including how to check secured property taxes, view a bill, pay online, review payment history, and contact the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector.
The main public path is through the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s property tax payment and inquiry tools. Some questions, such as delinquent unsecured taxes or account-specific issues, may require phone, in-person, or public inquiry support.
Los Angeles County property tax inquiry and one-time payment
Use the Treasurer and Tax Collector online payment system for property tax inquiry and one-time payment. The same gateway also routes users to the Property Tax Management System account login and unsecured personal property tax inquiry and payment options.
- Assessor’s Identification Number, or AIN, for secured property taxes
- Year and bill number for current year unsecured taxes
After you have the correct identifying information, follow the online payment path carefully and confirm the property or bill before submitting payment.
- Open the property tax inquiry and one-time payment system.
- Read and agree to the Terms of Use when prompted.
- Select the property tax inquiry, one-time payment, account login, or unsecured tax payment option that matches your need.
- Enter the requested tax bill or property information and review the payment details before submitting.
View a Los Angeles County property tax bill
To view an electronic version of a property tax bill, use the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s bill viewing page. The page asks for the Assessor’s Identification Number and includes an option to look up the AIN if you do not have it.
Start with the view property tax bill service when you need a duplicate or electronic bill. If the bill does not match your records, verify the AIN before relying on the displayed bill.
Payment history and amount due
The Treasurer and Tax Collector provides a secured real property tax payment history lookup by AIN. The Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal also provides current year and delinquent secured tax information during the stated availability windows.
Current year secured tax information is available between October 1 and June 30. Delinquent secured tax information is available all year except during July. Current year unsecured tax information is available between March 1 and June 30, while delinquent unsecured tax information is handled by telephone or in person.
Online payment timing and postmark rules
For secured real property taxes, payments must be received or USPS postmarked by the delinquency date to avoid penalties. A late first installment has a 10% penalty. A late second installment has a 10% penalty plus a $10.00 cost.
Online payments are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, up to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the delinquency date. Online eCheck payments using checking account information are available without the mail-delay risk, and each electronic check transaction is limited to $2,500,000.00.
Mailing caution: some postage types are not postmarked by USPS, and a postage meter date is not the same as a USPS cancellation postmark.
| Payment or tax type | Rule or limit |
|---|---|
| Secured property tax first installment | 10% penalty if delinquent |
| Secured property tax second installment | 10% penalty plus $10.00 cost if delinquent |
| Online eCheck | Accepted up to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the delinquency date; transaction limit is $2,500,000.00 |
| Credit or debit card | Processing fees apply; transaction limit is $99,999.99, including service fees |
| Unsecured personal property tax | If paid after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 31 or postmarked after August 31, a 10% penalty plus a $20.00 Notice of Enforcement collection cost applies |
Property Tax Management System
The Property Tax Management System is designed for owners who manage multiple Los Angeles County properties. It stores property details such as the Assessor’s Identification Number and Property Identification Number and supports list-based property tracking.
- Create a personalized account for property tax management.
- Create and customize lists to sort and track properties.
- Enter as many as 100 properties per list.
- Initiate online payments from property lists.
- Verify payment status.
Installment plans for eligible property taxes
The Treasurer and Tax Collector describes two property tax installment plan options. The Four-Pay Plan may apply to eligible escaped assessments when the additional tax is over $500.00 and the plan starts before the delinquency date of the escaped assessment bill.
The Five-Pay Plan may apply to eligible defaulted taxes for vacant residential lots or nonresidential commercial property less than three years in default, and residential or agricultural property less than five years in default. Opening a Five-Pay Plan prevents the property from being sold at public auction.
Current year annual property taxes are not eligible for a payment plan. Completed applications and payments may be mailed to County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector, Attn: Exceptions Processing, Post Office Box 512102, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0102.
Penalty cancellation requests
The Treasurer and Tax Collector may cancel penalties only in limited circumstances allowed by the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The online penalty cancellation process asks users to select the Revenue and Taxation Code section, identify the bill type and bill year, provide a short description if needed, and consent to the public record acknowledgement.
After submitting a penalty cancellation request, users receive an email confirmation with instructions for sending supporting documents. Supporting documentation is submitted to [email protected], and personally sensitive information should be redacted because email is not encrypted or secure.
Common denied reasons include non-receipt of a tax bill, positive payment history, financial hardship, home banking delays, postage meter dates, and taxpayer errors in the online payment system.
New owner property tax responsibilities
Los Angeles County’s fiscal tax year runs from July 1 through June 30. The Tax Collector mails Annual Secured Property Tax Bills once a year starting around October 1, and the bill may go to the prior owner or the new owner depending on when the ownership change is placed on the tax roll.
New owners are responsible for unpaid taxes as of escrow closing. If you did not receive the Annual Secured Property Tax Bill, contact the Treasurer and Tax Collector and request one. Failure to receive a tax bill does not remove the duty to pay on time or allow cancellation of late-payment penalties.
Supplemental Secured Property Tax Bills may also be issued after a change in ownership or new construction. A supplemental bill is separate from the Annual Secured Property Tax Bill and does not replace it.
Los Angeles County property tax contacts
Use these contacts for property tax help that cannot be completed through a self-service option.
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Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Los Angeles County holidays
Toll-free: (888) 807-2111 -
Secured Property Taxes
Phone: (213) 974-2111
Toll-free: (888) 807-2111 -
Unsecured Property Taxes
Phone: (213) 893-7935 -
Tax-Defaulted Property Auctions
Phone: (213) 974-2045
Email: [email protected] -
Tax-Defaulted Property Chapter 8
Phone: (213) 974-0871
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Where can I pay Los Angeles County property taxes online?
Use the Treasurer and Tax Collector property tax inquiry and one-time payment system for online property tax inquiry and payment options.
How do I view a duplicate or electronic property tax bill?
Use the view property tax bill service and enter the Assessor’s Identification Number. The page also provides a way to look up the AIN if needed.
When is secured property tax information available online?
Current year secured tax information is available between October 1 and June 30. Delinquent secured tax information is available all year except during July.
How can I get delinquent unsecured tax information?
Delinquent unsecured tax information is available by telephone or in person. Call Unsecured Property Taxes at (213) 893-7935 or visit 225 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Room 122.
Can I cancel a penalty because I did not receive my tax bill?
No. The Treasurer and Tax Collector states that failure to receive a property tax bill is not a basis for penalty cancellation under the listed rules.
Are current year annual property taxes eligible for an installment plan?
No. Current year annual property taxes are not eligible for a payment plan. The listed installment plans apply to eligible escaped assessments or eligible defaulted taxes.