Department Overview

Mission & Goals

Our mission is to serve the citizens of Orange County by:

Valuing all legally assessable property
Developing values with fairness and impartiality
Producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California
Assisting property owners in understanding their property valuations
Providing accurate information in a timely and courteous manner

Our goals are to:

Make property valuation information more accessible and easier to understand
Enhance efficiency and productivity by implementing new technology, policies and procedures
Encourage employee development by providing access to relevant training opportunities

The Assessor's Responsibilities

The Assessor is required by law to determine the value of all taxable property in Orange County for property tax purposes.
The information is published on assessment reports and provided to property owners on valuation notices.
The Assessor does not establish tax rates or collect property taxes.

We can help you

Understand your taxable value.
Apply for various exemptions.
Find an assessor parcel number (APN).
Update your mailing address for valuation notices and property tax bills.
Complete a Change of Ownership Statement, or other property assessment forms.