Huntington Beach, Orange County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Huntington Beach, California
Median Huntington Beach, California effective property tax rate: 1.16%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Huntington Beach, California home value: $541,728
Median annual Huntington Beach, California tax bill: $6,328, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Orange County calculated?
Property taxes in Huntington Beach, California are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Huntington Beach's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Huntington Beach, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Huntington Beach, Orange County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.16%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$6,284
$5,831
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
How Does the Huntington Beach Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Huntington Beach property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Huntington Beach's median effective tax rate of 1.16% — based on actual property records in Orange County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Huntington Beach's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Huntington Beach: rates range from $5,317 in 92647 to $8,595 in 92648, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Huntington Beach's median property tax bill is $6,328, which is higher than the California median and well above the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
If your estimate is higher than expected, Ownwell can appeal your Huntington Beach assessment — you only pay if we save you money.
About Huntington Beach Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Huntington Beach, Orange, California
Huntington Beach’s median effective property tax rate of 1.16% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects Orange County levies and local assessments that can vary by neighborhood across the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Huntington Beach. Homeowners in ZIP code 92647 carry a median effective rate of 1.17%, while those in 92648 pay 1.15%. That spread reflects how local tax districts are drawn within Orange County and can affect your annual tax bill.
Huntington Beach homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before December 1, 2026.
If your bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Huntington Beach's effective property tax rate to other cities in California and the median property tax rates in California and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Huntington Beach Tax Rate
1.16%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Orange County Tax Rate
1.14%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.17% | 1.22% | 1.36% |
| 92647 | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.17% | 1.24% | 1.41% |
| 92648 | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 1.23% |
| 92649 | 1.11% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 1.19% | 1.28% |
Source: Ownwell
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
Save on Your Property Taxes and More With Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
When examining property taxes in Huntington Beach, California, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Orange County assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Orange County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of October.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For context, the median home price in Huntington Beach is $541,728, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 92648 has the highest median home price at $744,921.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Source: Ownwell
$282,854
$1,344,436
$2,406,018
Median Huntington Beach Market Value
$541,728
Median Orange County Market Value
$539,567
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | $97,558 | $239,665 | $474,064 | $794,514 | $1,092,465 |
| 92647 | $93,133 | $226,378 | $449,272 | $762,343 | $962,390 |
| 92648 | $197,803 | $418,872 | $744,921 | $1,193,907 | $1,748,209 |
| 92649 | $109,385 | $310,223 | $590,957 | $1,015,018 | $1,704,439 |
Source: Ownwell
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
Save on Your Property Taxes and More With Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Property Tax Bills Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Source: Ownwell
$3,274
$14,944
$26,613
Median Huntington Beach Tax Bill
$6,328
Median Orange County Tax Bill
$6,177
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | $1,405 | $3,004 | $5,568 | $9,096 | $12,384 |
| 92647 | $1,380 | $2,876 | $5,317 | $8,780 | $10,961 |
| 92648 | $2,656 | $5,016 | $8,595 | $13,538 | $19,670 |
| 92649 | $1,556 | $3,753 | $6,844 | $11,499 | $19,092 |
Source: Ownwell
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
Save on Your Property Taxes and More With Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date | January 1 |
| Appeal Deadline | December 1 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | December 10 |
| Due Date #2 | April 10 |
Links | |
|---|---|
| Orange Tax Assessor | |
| Phone | (714) 834-2331 |
| Website | assr.parcelquest.com |
| taxpayeradvocate@asr.ocgov.com | |