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Property taxes in Seal Beach
Property tax in Seal Beach: 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
Seal Beach property tax: total rates 1.0337% to 1.1137% across 22 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, Seal Beach 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 22 tax rate areas inside Seal Beach for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0337% to 1.1137% of assessed value.
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 |
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| General tax (Prop 13) | 1% | all |
| LOS ALAMITOS USD SFID1-EL2008 SER E REF2016 2020 | 0.0294% | 77% |
| LOS ALAMITOS USD SFID1-EL2008 SER 2009 REF2015 | 0.0165% | 77% |
| LOS ALAMITOS USD SFID1-EL2018 SER A | 0.01% | 77% |
| LOS ALAMITOS USD SFID1-EL2018 SER B | 0.0093% | 77% |
| COAST CCD-EL2012 SER 2017D REF2022 | 0.0085% | 82% |
| METRO WATER DIST-MWDOC- 1205999 | 0.0085% | all |
| COAST CCD-EL2002 SER 2006B REF2013A | 0.008% | 82% |
| LOS ALAMITOS USD SFID1-EL2018 SER C | 0.0063% | 77% |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Orange County rate table, fiscal year 2026-27.
Mello-Roos districts
State data Seal Beach has formed 2 Mello-Roos community facilities districts. A home inside one pays a special tax on its property tax bill, in addition to the rate above.
- Seal Beach CFD No 2002-01 (bonds run to 2035)
- Seal Beach CFD No 2005-01 (bonds run to 2036)
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 Seal Beach?
The county lists 22 tax rate areas inside Seal Beach for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0337% to 1.1137% of assessed value. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does Seal Beach have Mello-Roos districts?
Yes. Seal Beach has formed 2 Mello-Roos community facilities districts (State Treasurer data). Only homes inside a district pay its special tax.
Does Seal Beach charge a utility users tax?
Seal Beach's code: 10% of electricity charges. (§ 4.50.030); 10% of gas charges. (§ 4.50.035).
General information, not legal advice.
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