Homeowners' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying owner-occupied principal residence on January 1.
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Orange County property tax due dates 2026
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47days to the published penalty cutoff
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§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code … December 10 … Property owners … First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
Official source. statutory. Verified October 24, 2026.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
2026–2027Due dates and filing windows, in one view.
Today:
Assessment notice: not yet verified.
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How to pay
Late payments and penalties
First installment payments after December 10 incur a 10% penalty.
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Published rate: 10% percent
Assessment appeals
Where to file
File the county’s Assessment Appeal Application with the clerk of the board where the property is located.
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Exemptions
Disabled Veterans' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualified veterans with service-connected 100% disability or compensation at the 100% rate due to unemployability; qualifying unmarried surviving spouses may also claim.
Official source. Verified .
Veterans' Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying veterans or eligible survivors with limited property: aggregate real/personal property no more than $5,000 if single or $10,000 if married; California residence required on January 1.
Official source. Verified .
County offices
Claude Parrish
assessor
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Shari L. Freidenrich
collector
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County notes
The statutory second-installment delinquency cutoff is April 10; weekend and holiday extensions may apply.
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For the full Homeowners’ Exemption, a first-time claimant must file with the county assessor by February 15 of the qualifying year.
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Initial disabled-veteran claims: file within 90 days of the qualifying event or by the following January 1, whichever is later.
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California law extends a Saturday or Sunday delinquency cutoff to the close of business on the next business day.
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File the Veterans’ Exemption claim annually with the county assessor; February 15 is the deadline for the full exemption on property owned January 1.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Orange County?
First installment of secured property tax: November 1, 2026 (announced). Second installment of secured property tax: February 1, 2027 (statutory).
Where can I pay Orange County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://taxbill.octreasurer.gov/. Credit card, Debit card, eCheck
What happens if my Orange County payment is late?
First installment payments after December 10 incur a 10% penalty.
Sources and verification
https://taxbill.octreasurer.gov/
2026-27 SECURED PROPERTY TAX BILLS ARE ONLINE & HAVE BEEN MAILED
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code … November 1 … Property owners … First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.
Verified
https://www.octreasurer.gov/
Sunday, November 1, 2026 First Installment of Secured Property Taxes are due
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2606 Rev. & Tax. Code … February 1 … Property owners … Second installment real property taxes due and payable.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code … December 10 … Property owners … First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2618 and 2705 Rev. & Tax. Code … April 10 … Property owners … Second installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m., or close of business day, whichever is later.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
A person filing for the first time on a property may file anytime after the property or claimant becomes eligible, but no later than February 15 to receive the full exemption for that year.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
To receive 100 percent of the basic or low-income exemption as of the date the claimant or the property qualifies, the initial claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of the qualifying event (see below) or by the January 1 following the date of the qualifying event, whichever is later.
Verified
https://ttc.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Annual-Secured-Property-Tax-Bill-Insert-Final-Version.pdf
If the delinquency date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, by law, the Tax Collector extends the delinquency date to the close of business on the next business day.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/veterans_exemption.htm
To apply for the Veterans' Exemption, a claim must be filed each year with the assessor of the county where the property is located. … To receive the full 100 percent exemption for property owned on the January 1 lien date, the claim must be filed by February 15.
Verified
https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta26023.pdf
The regular appeals filing period in each county will begin on July 2, 2026, and will end either on … September 15, 2026, or November 30, 2026, depending on whether the County Assessor has elected to mail … assessment notices to all taxpayers with property on the secured roll by August 1, 2026. … Orange November 30
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm
Your application must be filed during a specific period with the clerk of the board in order for the application to be valid.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm
Assessment Appeals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence of qualified veterans who, due to a service-connected injury or disease, have been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability. An unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified veteran may also claim the exemption.
Verified
https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/veterans_exemption.htm
In order to qualify for this exemption, the claimant may not own property, real or personal, worth more in aggregate than $5,000 if the claimant is single. If married, the couple may not own property worth more than $10,000. In addition, the claimant must have lived in California on the lien date, January 1.
Verified
https://taxbill.octreasurer.gov/
Search by address, APN, or scan the QR code on your bill to view, print, or pay.
Verified
https://octreasurer.gov/cardfees
Pay your tax bill online using a credit or debit card. … To avoid the credit card service fee — we encourage you to pay by eCheck (no service fee)!
Verified
https://octreasurer.gov/cardfees
A single blended service fee of 2.25% applies to all credit and debit card payments, with a minimum charge of $1.50. … To avoid the credit card service fee — we encourage you to pay by eCheck (no service fee)!
Verified
https://www.octreasurer.gov/
late payments incur a 10% penalty if not postmarked by December 10
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Plan your next step
Tools for your county
Open county toolsTools for Orange County, CA
Estimated bill
Starts at the county’s Census median: $962,600. Change it to your best estimate.
Estimated annual bill$6,330
Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US06059|6330|53|7033|67|4599|78
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Late payment penalty
First secured installment only, after the published December 10, 2026 delinquency cutoff. Other charges and later tax-default costs are excluded.
Use the unpaid balance for the installment described above.
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Penalty source
late payments incur a 10% penalty if not postmarked by December 10
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Cutoff date and exact wording
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code … December 10 … Property owners … First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Exemption savings
Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.
Homeowners' Exemption
Qualifying owner-occupied principal residence on January 1.
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Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Disabled Veterans' Exemption
Qualified veterans with service-connected 100% disability or compensation at the 100% rate due to unemployability; qualifying unmarried surviving spouses may also claim.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence of qualified veterans who, due to a service-connected injury or disease, have been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability. An unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified veteran may also claim the exemption.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Veterans' Exemption
Qualifying veterans or eligible survivors with limited property: aggregate real/personal property no more than $5,000 if single or $10,000 if married; California residence required on January 1.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
In order to qualify for this exemption, the claimant may not own property, real or personal, worth more in aggregate than $5,000 if the claimant is single. If married, the couple may not own property worth more than $10,000. In addition, the claimant must have lived in California on the lien date, January 1.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.
Is my assessment too high?
Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.
Compared with the county medianAt the median
This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US06059|6330|53|7033|67|4599|78
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Appeal dates and filing
Published appeal window: July 2, 2026 through November 30, 2026.
How to file: File the county’s Assessment Appeal Application with the clerk of the board where the property is located.
State guidance: File the county's Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with the clerk of the board in the county where the property is located.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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