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Property taxes in La Cañada Flintridge
Property tax in La Cañada Flintridge: the range of tax rates from the county's table, the levies behind it and the state rules, with a link to every source.
Key points
La Cañada Flintridge property tax: total rates 1.0911% to 1.1472% across 90 tax rate areas (FY 2026-27), the levies behind it and the Prop 13 rules, with the county source. The county sets and collects the tax.
Each block below is marked county or state data, La Cañada Flintridge code or CA state law, and links to its source (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Tax rates in this area
County rate table The county lists 90 tax rate areas inside La Cañada Flintridge for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0911% to 1.1472% of assessed value. 88% of the 7,715 parcels in these areas pay 1.0996%; the middle 80% pay from 1.0996% to 1.1472%.
The total is the 1% general tax (Proposition 13) plus the rates voters approved for school, city and other bonds. It does not include fixed charges such as Mello-Roos special taxes, parcel taxes or assessments, which come on the same bill.
| Levy | Rate | Share of rate areas |
|---|---|---|
| General tax (Prop 13) | 1% | all |
| UNIFIED SCHOOLS | 0.0448% – 0.1237% | all |
| COMMNTY COLLEGE | 0.0119% – 0.0595% | all |
| METRO WATER DIST | 0.0085% | 96% |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Los Angeles County rate table, fiscal year 2026-27.
The state rules underneath
CA state law California law sets this statewide. 1% property tax limit (Prop 13): The general property tax on real property may not exceed 1% of its full cash value; voter-approved bond debt is levied on top (Cal. Const. art. XIII A, § 1(a), (b)). 2% annual cap on assessed value: The base year value rises each year by the California CPI change, but never more than 2% (Rev. & Tax. Code § 51(a)(1)(D)). California property tax rules — the full state rule →
Mills Act contracts for historic homes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in La Cañada Flintridge?
The county lists 90 tax rate areas inside La Cañada Flintridge for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0911% to 1.1472% of assessed value. 88% of the 7,715 parcels in these areas pay 1.0996%; the middle 80% pay from 1.0996% to 1.1472%. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does La Cañada Flintridge offer Mills Act property tax contracts?
La Cañada Flintridge's code: A property designated a historic resource and on the city register may have a Mills Act contract (property tax relief). (Property designated as a historic resource and listed on the city's official register.) (§ 11.90.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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