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Property taxes in Malibu
Property tax in Malibu: the range of tax rates from the county's table, the levies behind it, the Mello-Roos districts the city formed and the state rules, with a link to every source.
Key points
Malibu property tax: total rates 1.1886% to 1.1971% across 47 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, Malibu 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 47 tax rate areas inside Malibu for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1886% to 1.1971% of assessed value. Almost all of the 6,889 parcels in these areas pay 1.1971%.
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 | 0.1172% | all |
| COMMNTY COLLEGE | 0.0714% | all |
| METRO WATER DIST | 0.0085% | 98% |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Los Angeles County rate table, fiscal year 2026-27.
Mello-Roos districts
State data Malibu has formed 1 Mello-Roos community facilities district. A home inside one pays a special tax on its property tax bill, in addition to the rate above.
- Malibu CFD No 2006-1 (bonds run to 2039)
The state data gives no tax amounts. Your tax bill shows them; the address lookup lists the districts named for the city. School, water and other districts may have formed districts here too. Source: California State Treasurer, DebtWatch (reporting year 2025).
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 →
Utility users tax
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Malibu?
The county lists 47 tax rate areas inside Malibu for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1886% to 1.1971% of assessed value. Almost all of the 6,889 parcels in these areas pay 1.1971%. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does Malibu have Mello-Roos districts?
Yes. Malibu has formed 1 Mello-Roos community facilities district (State Treasurer data). Only homes inside a district pay its special tax.
Does Malibu charge a utility users tax?
Malibu's code: The tax is 5% of electricity charges. (§ 3.28.080); The tax is 5% of gas charges. (§ 3.28.090).
General information, not legal advice.
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