In Ojai, as across California, base property tax follows Proposition 13: about 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved bonds and assessments, for a typical effective rate around 1.1%-1.25%. Most Ojai homes do not carry Mello-Roos. Your assessed value is generally set at purchase price and rises at most ~2%/year. Verify the exact figure for a parcel with the Ventura County Assessor.
How it works in Ojai
Proposition 13 caps the base rate at 1% of assessed value and limits annual increases to about 2%, with reassessment to market value generally on a change of ownership. Ojai's older housing stock means Mello-Roos is uncommon, but always verify the specific parcel with the Ventura County Assessor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Ojai?
In Ojai, as across California, base property tax follows Proposition 13: about 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved bonds and assessments, for a typical effective rate around 1.1%-1.25%. Most Ojai homes do not carry Mello-Roos. Your assessed value is generally set at purchase price and rises at most ~2%/year. Verify the exact figure for a parcel with the Ventura County Assessor.
Does Ojai have Mello-Roos?
Most Ojai homes do not carry Mello-Roos, given the area's older housing stock - but verify the specific parcel with the Ventura County Assessor.
