Costa Mesa Property Tax Rate
Orange County, California
Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, California. Homeowners in Costa Mesa pay a median of $6,676 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,054,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.63%. This is 5% lower than the Orange County average of 0.66%.
0.63%
vs 0.66% county avg
$6,676
Per year
$1,054,700
2024 estimate
110,538
Costa Mesa, CA
How Costa Mesa Compares
Cities in Orange County
Compare property tax rates for 29 cities in Orange County, California.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | $9,091 | 0.82% |
| Yorba Linda | $8,064 | 0.74% |
| Brea | $6,340 | 0.73% |
| Tustin | $6,413 | 0.72% |
| Placentia | $5,999 | 0.69% |
| Aliso Viejo | $5,994 | 0.69% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | $6,259 | 0.69% |
| Stanton | $3,737 | 0.69% |
| Cypress | $5,892 | 0.68% |
| North Tustin | $8,259 | 0.68% |
| Anaheim | $5,189 | 0.67% |
| San Juan Capistrano | $6,264 | 0.67% |
| Orange | $5,950 | 0.66% |
| Dana Point | $7,927 | 0.66% |
| Fullerton | $5,546 | 0.65% |
| San Clemente | $7,978 | 0.65% |
| Laguna Hills | $6,183 | 0.65% |
| Garden Grove | $4,892 | 0.64% |
| Lake Forest | $5,615 | 0.64% |
| Costa Mesa | $6,676 | 0.63% |
| Buena Park | $4,888 | 0.63% |
| Westminster | $5,079 | 0.62% |
| La Habra | $4,454 | 0.62% |
| Laguna Niguel | $6,883 | 0.61% |
| Mission Viejo | $5,675 | 0.60% |
| Santa Ana | $3,894 | 0.59% |
| Huntington Beach | $6,097 | 0.58% |
| Fountain Valley | $5,707 | 0.56% |
| Newport Beach | $10,001 | 0.50% |
About Property Taxes in Costa Mesa
Property taxes in Costa Mesa are collected by Orange County. Tax exemptions available to Orange County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Costa Mesa. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Orange County property tax page.
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$1,890
$158/month · Rate: 0.63%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.