Los Angeles County Property Search: Assessor, Tax & Records

Los Angeles County, California · Assessor, Auditor-Controller, tax, deed and appeal help

Search LA County Parcels, Taxes, Deeds and Maps

Use the Los Angeles County Assessor Portal to search a property by its Assessor’s Identification Number or street address, then review parcel status, use type, land, buildings, assessed values, exemptions, tax status and map information.

This guide also explains when to contact the Auditor-Controller, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk or Assessment Appeals Board so you can complete the actual task rather than moving between unexplained government links.

Jurisdiction correction: Los Angeles County is in California, not Ohio. Do not apply Ohio auditor rules, assessment percentages, Board of Revision procedures or tax dates to a Los Angeles County property.

Quick answer: start with the Assessor Portal

Search by the property’s 10-digit AIN or street address. Open the matching parcel and verify its situs address, AIN and property characteristics. Use the Treasurer and Tax Collector for the live bill or payment, the Recorder for deeds and liens, the Auditor-Controller for tax calculations and direct assessments, and the Assessment Appeals Board for a formal value appeal.

1 Search the parcel Use AIN or street address.
2 Verify the property Match AIN, situs and property type.
3 Read the correct record Value, tax status, buildings, exemption or map.
4 Use the correct office Assessor, Auditor, Tax Collector, Recorder or AAB.

Ten important LA County property facts

Main search Assessor Portal
Search fields AIN or address
AIN format 10-digit parcel identifier
Assessor help 888-807-2111
Tax help 213-974-2111
Recorder help 800-201-8999
Auditor tax help 213-974-8368
Appeal help 213-974-1471
Regular appeal period July 2–November 30
Home exemption $7,000 taxable-value reduction

Choose the exact property task

Each section explains one user journey and the office responsible for completing it.

Office-routing guide

Which Los Angeles County office handles your question?

Use the office that controls the record or action
What you need
Correct office
What it handles
Important limit
Parcel, assessed value or building facts
Assessor
AIN search, address search, land, improvements, exemptions, base-year and assessment information.
Does not collect the tax payment.
Tax calculation or direct assessment
Auditor-Controller
Extends tax rolls, calculates tax, processes roll corrections, refunds and direct assessments.
Does not determine market value or accept tax payments.
Bill, balance, payment or delinquency
Treasurer and Tax Collector
Bills, payments, posting, penalties, defaulted taxes and payment inquiries.
Does not change the assessed value.
Deed, mortgage, lien or easement
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Recorded documents, viewing appointments, copies and certified copies.
Does not provide a free online index or title opinion.
Formal value dispute
Assessment Appeals Board
Regular, supplemental, escape, adjusted and calamity assessment appeals.
Filing an appeal does not suspend the obligation to pay the bill.
Zoning or building approval
Responsible city or County planning agency
Zoning, permitted use, setbacks, development and construction approvals.
The Assessor Portal says zoning should be confirmed with the issuing agency.
Best workflow: Find the parcel in the Assessor Portal, save the AIN, and use that number for the tax bill, payment, appeal and office inquiry.
Failed-search recovery

No parcel found? Try these fixes

Exact address fails Remove unit numbers, punctuation, directions and road suffixes.
Condo or multi-unit property Search the complete unit address, then retry the building address without the unit.
Vacant land Use the AIN because the parcel may not have a conventional situs address.
Recent purchase The parcel can be searchable while ownership or assessment changes are still processing.
New construction Search the underlying parcel and review later supplemental assessment activity.
Parcel was divided or combined Search a prior AIN and contact the Assessor regarding the new parcel configuration.
City name differs Try the postal city, community name or only the street and number.
Property is outside LA County Confirm the physical county rather than relying only on a Los Angeles-area mailing address.
Assessor inquiry script “I am trying to locate the parcel at [address]. I have [AIN, prior AIN, tax bill or deed reference]. Can you confirm the active AIN, responsible district and whether the parcel was recently divided, combined or reassessed?”
Parcel-detail decoder

Understand the Assessor Portal result

Common Los Angeles County parcel fields
Field
What it means
What to do next
AIN
The 10-digit Assessor’s Identification Number.
Use it for tax searches, payments and appeals.
Situs address
The physical address associated with the parcel.
Verify it before relying on the record.
Use type
The Assessor’s general classification of the property.
Compare it with the actual current use.
Tax Rate Area
The geographic combination of taxing agencies applying to the parcel.
Use it to understand local voter-approved debt and tax differences.
Base-year value
Value established following a qualifying change in ownership or new construction.
Check the base year and reason code when reviewing assessment history.
Land value
The enrolled value assigned to the land portion.
Review lot size, location and base year.
Improvement value
The enrolled value assigned to structures and taxable improvements.
Check building size, units, age and construction changes.
Current roll
The presently enrolled assessment roll displayed by the portal.
Use this when comparing the current tax bill.
Roll preparation
A value being prepared for a future assessment roll.
Do not confuse it with the current payable bill.
Exemption
A displayed Homeowners’ or other exemption status.
Contact the Assessor if an expected exemption is missing.
Tax status
A high-level current or delinquent status shown in the parcel portal.
Use the Treasurer system for the authoritative live amount due.
Zoning warning: The Assessor Portal may display zoning information or a reference, but it instructs users to confirm zoning with the issuing city or County planning agency.
Secured tax bills and payments

Check the live bill before making payment

Annual bills mailed October

State law requires mailing by November 1.

First installment due November 1

Delinquent after December 10.

Second installment due February 1

Delinquent after April 10.

Default date July 1

Unpaid prior-year secured taxes become defaulted.

Payment micro-steps

Copy the AIN Find it on the tax bill or Assessor Portal.
Open the official payment page Avoid advertisements or unofficial payment sites.
Verify the parcel and fiscal year Check the address, AIN, installment and amount.
Check mortgage or escrow activity Avoid paying an installment already scheduled by a lender.
Choose the payment method Compare free eCheck with the card processor’s service fee.
Save the confirmation number Retain the date, amount, AIN and payment method.

Current published online fees

eCheck

No County payment fee is currently listed.

Bank account must permit ACH transactions.

Credit or debit card

2.22% third-party service fee.

Published minimum: $1.49 per transaction.

Payment identifier

Use the Assessor’s Identification Number from the secured bill.

Late-payment rules: A 10% penalty generally applies after each installment delinquency date. The second installment can also receive a $10 notice cost. Taxes unpaid at the end of June become defaulted on July 1 and can receive additional redemption charges and monthly penalties.
Tax Collector call script “I am calling about AIN [number] at [address]. Can you confirm the fiscal year, current amount due, installment status, penalties, whether a payment has posted and the approved payment method?”
Auditor-Controller role

Understand tax calculations and direct assessments

The Assessor establishes the assessed value. The Auditor-Controller extends the tax roll, calculates the taxes due, places approved direct assessments on the bill and processes certain roll corrections, cancellations and refunds.

What normally appears on a secured bill

Property-tax bill components
Bill item
What it represents
Who to contact
General 1% levy
The basic Proposition 13 ad valorem tax applied to assessed value.
Auditor-Controller for tax calculation questions.
Voter-approved debt
Additional rate for approved bonded indebtedness in the Tax Rate Area.
Auditor-Controller or identified taxing agency.
Direct assessment
Property-specific charge such as refuse, lighting, sewer, flood control or landscape service.
The agency named beside the charge.
Exemption
Reduction applied to taxable assessed value when eligibility is approved.
Assessor.
Penalty or redemption charge
Cost added after delinquency or tax default.
Treasurer and Tax Collector.

Research an unfamiliar direct assessment

Copy the description exactly Use the wording printed on the tax bill.
Open the Auditor’s contact search Enter the first few letters of the bill description.
Identify the responsible agency The city, County department or special district controls the underlying charge.
Ask how the amount was calculated The Auditor places the charge on the roll but the responsible agency supplies the assessment.
Request correction from the agency The agency must normally initiate a correction when its amount is wrong.
Deeds, mortgages and liens

Use the Recorder’s real-estate record process

No free online index: The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk does not provide its real-estate records or name indexes as a general public internet search. Do not send readers to an invented online deed database.

Records available

Deeds
Mortgages and deeds of trust
Reconveyances and releases
Liens
Easements
Subdivision and parcel maps
Notices and affidavits
Other recorded real-estate instruments

View records by appointment

Collect the identifying information Prepare party names, recording year, document type and document number when available.
Schedule a Norwalk appointment Appointments can be made in advance through the official Recorder process.
Search the correct date range Records from 1851–1957 and records from 1958 to present are reviewed in different areas at headquarters.
Search by name and recording year The indexes are maintained alphabetically by name and year.
Open the document Verify parties, legal description, recording number and referenced prior instruments.
Order a copy when needed Choose regular or certified copy according to the receiving party’s requirements.
Telephone limitation: The Recorder states that it cannot accept telephone requests to perform index searches. Call for procedural help, not to ask staff to research an unidentified owner or lien by phone.

Request a copy instead of visiting

Online request

Use the official Recorder page and its authorized LexisNexis request route.

Published processing time can be up to 20 working days.

Mail request
Real Estate Records
P.O. Box 1130
Norwalk, CA 90651-1130
In-person location
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Parcel maps and location research

Use Assessor maps without treating them as surveys

Open the parcel detail Search the address or AIN first.
Select Parcel Map or Map Search Use the map linked from the Assessor Portal.
Confirm the selected AIN Verify that the map parcel matches the parcel detail page.
Review surrounding parcels Use nearby streets, lots and map-book context to understand location.
Use legal records for exact boundaries Obtain the deed, subdivision map, parcel map or survey document.
Contact the correct planning agency Confirm zoning, building rights, setbacks and permitted use separately.
Useful for
  • Locating the parcel
  • Reviewing nearby lots
  • Checking parcel-map references
  • Connecting the AIN to the physical site
  • Preparing Recorder or survey research
Cannot prove
  • Exact boundary monuments
  • Legal title
  • Current easement rights
  • Buildable area
  • Zoning or permit approval
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, structure, retaining wall or utility from an online parcel line. Use recorded map documents and professional verification.
Assessment Appeals Board

Appeal an assessed value during the correct period

Current 2026 status: The regular assessment-appeal filing period is open from July 2 through November 30, 2026.
Los Angeles County assessment-appeal deadlines
Assessment type
Filing period
What to check
Regular assessment
July 2 through November 30
Current roll value and market evidence as of the lien date.
Supplemental assessment
Within 60 days of the notice or bill mailing/postmark date
Change-of-ownership or new-construction value and event date.
Adjusted or escape assessment
Generally within 60 days of the notice or bill
Mailing date, adjusted value and reason for change.
Misfortune and calamity reassessment
Within six months after the proposed reassessment notice
Damage facts, value loss and notice date.

Prepare the appeal

Discuss the value with the Assessor Ask for the property characteristics, base year and assessment explanation.
Protect the formal deadline An informal review does not automatically extend the appeal period.
Use the correct assessment type Select regular, supplemental, escape, adjusted or calamity as applicable.
State the value requested Explain why the enrolled value exceeds the property’s fair market value.
Attach evidence Use comparable sales, appraisal, purchase documents, photographs, measurements or damage evidence.
Pay the filing fee or submit a waiver The published non-refundable filing fee is $46.
Continue paying taxes An appeal does not suspend the tax-payment requirement.
Appeal inquiry script “I am reviewing AIN [number] for [regular, supplemental or adjusted] assessment. The notice was mailed on [date]. Can you confirm my filing deadline, the $46 fee or waiver process, the correct application and how to submit evidence?”
Taxable-value relief

Check Homeowners’ Exemption, Proposition 8 and disaster relief

Homeowners’ Exemption

Main benefit

Reduces taxable assessed value by up to $7,000 for a qualifying owner-occupied principal residence.

Filing timing

A first-time claim is normally filed with the Assessor. February 15 is the standard deadline for the full exemption for that year.

Owner occupied the home as principal residence
Eligibility existed on the January 1 lien date
Current BOE-266 claim form
AIN and property address
Ownership and occupancy information
Notification when the property is no longer eligible

Proposition 8 decline-in-value review

Proposition 8 can temporarily reduce assessed value when the property’s January 1 market value falls below its factored base-year value. The reduced assessment is reviewed annually and can later rise by more than 2% as market value recovers, but it cannot exceed the factored base-year value without a new reassessable event.

Protect the appeal deadline: A request for an Assessor decline-in-value review does not automatically preserve formal appeal rights. File an appeal before the deadline when the Assessor has not completed the review.

Misfortune and calamity relief

Property damaged or destroyed by fire or another qualifying calamity may be eligible for temporary reassessment. Prepare the damage date, photographs, reports, repair estimates and evidence of the property’s condition before and after the event.

After purchase or construction

Understand supplemental assessments and bills

A change in ownership or completed new construction can establish a new assessed value and generate one or two supplemental tax bills in addition to the regular annual bill.

A reassessable event occurs Property changes ownership or qualifying new construction is completed.
The Assessor establishes the new value The value is based on the date of the ownership change or construction completion.
The prior assessed value is subtracted The difference becomes the net supplemental assessment.
The Auditor-Controller calculates the tax The calculation is prorated for the remaining portion of the fiscal year.
The Tax Collector issues the bill Depending on the event date, one or two supplemental bills may be generated.
The annual bill remains payable A supplemental reduction or appeal does not automatically cancel the annual secured bill.
Buyer planning tip: Do not assume the seller’s existing tax amount will remain your full tax obligation. Budget for supplemental bills after a purchase.
Who handles each supplemental-assessment question?
Question
Contact
Why was the property reassessed?
Assessor
How was the supplemental tax calculated?
Auditor-Controller
When is the supplemental bill due?
Treasurer and Tax Collector
How do I appeal the supplemental value?
Assessment Appeals Board within the applicable 60-day period
Contact and visit planning

Los Angeles County property contacts

Call the office that controls your issue
Office
Use it for
Phone
Location or hours
Assessor
Parcel search, assessed value, property facts, exemptions and reassessment questions.
Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Auditor-Controller Property Tax
Tax calculations, direct assessments, roll corrections and refund questions.
500 W. Temple Street
Room 153
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Treasurer and Tax Collector
Secured tax bills, payments, posting, penalties and delinquency.
225 N. Hill Street
First Floor Lobby
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Deeds, liens, mortgages, maps, viewing appointments and copies.
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Assessment Appeals Board
Regular, supplemental, escape, adjusted and calamity assessment appeals.
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street, Room B4
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Universal call script “I am contacting you about AIN [number] at [address]. I need help with [assessment, tax calculation, bill payment, recorded document, exemption or appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief detail]. Which form, record or office action should I use next?”
Legal and accuracy limits

What the online parcel record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding an AIN
  • Reviewing assessed values
  • Checking property characteristics
  • Locating tax status and exemptions
  • Opening parcel-map information
  • Preparing an office inquiry
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership
  • Chain of title
  • Exact boundaries
  • Unreleased liens or easements
  • Zoning and building rights
  • Purchase or lending decisions
Responsible-use warning: Verify the AIN and property address before relying on a record. Do not identify or accuse a person based only on an address, similar name or incomplete document reference.
Ten practical answers

Los Angeles County property-search FAQs

Is Los Angeles County in Ohio?

No. Los Angeles County is in California. Property searches are handled primarily by the Los Angeles County Assessor, while the Auditor-Controller, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and Assessment Appeals Board handle different parts of the property-tax and public-record process.

How do I search Los Angeles County property records?

Use the official Los Angeles County Assessor Portal. Search by the 10-digit Assessor’s Identification Number or by street address, then verify the parcel using its situs address and AIN.

Can I search Los Angeles County property by owner name?

The primary Assessor Portal is designed around AIN and address searches rather than a broad owner-name search. Use the address or AIN when available. Recorded real-estate indexes are not provided as a free online public index by the Registrar-Recorder.

What is an AIN in Los Angeles County?

The Assessor’s Identification Number is the 10-digit number assigned to a real-property tax parcel. It is also described as the map book, page and parcel number and is used for property searches and secured-tax payments.

Where can I find a Los Angeles County deed or lien?

Use the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Real-estate records can be viewed by appointment at the Norwalk headquarters or copies can be requested through the official online, mail or in-person process.

When are Los Angeles County secured property taxes due?

The first installment is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after December 10. The second installment is due February 1 and becomes delinquent after April 10. Weekend and holiday extension rules may apply.

What are the Los Angeles County online payment fees?

Electronic-check payments are offered without a County payment fee. Credit and debit card payments currently carry a third-party service fee of 2.22%, with a stated minimum fee of $1.49.

How do I appeal a Los Angeles County property assessment?

Discuss the value with the Assessor and file an Assessment Appeal Application when formal review is needed. The regular filing period is July 2 through November 30. Supplemental, escape and adjusted assessments generally have separate 60-day filing periods.

What is the Los Angeles County Homeowners’ Exemption?

A qualifying owner-occupied principal residence may receive a $7,000 reduction in taxable value. A first-time claimant generally files once with the Assessor, and February 15 is the normal deadline for the full exemption for that year.

Are Los Angeles County parcel-map lines legal boundaries?

No. Online parcel and map information is intended for assessment and research purposes. It does not replace the recorded deed, subdivision map, survey or professional boundary determination.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Assessor Portal functions, office responsibilities, secured-tax dates, payment fees, direct-assessment guidance, Recorder access restrictions, record-copy options, appeal periods, appeal fees, Homeowners’ Exemption and Proposition 8 rules were checked against current Los Angeles County and California government sources.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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