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Property taxes in Brea
Property tax in Brea: the range of tax rates from the county's table, the levies behind it, the Mello-Roos districts the city formed and the state rules, with a link to every source.
Key points
Brea property tax: total rates 1.1188% to 1.1591% across 55 tax rate areas (FY 2026-27), the levies behind it and the Prop 13 rules, with the county source. The county sets and collects the tax.
Each block below is marked county or state data, Brea code or CA state law, and links to its source (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Tax rates in this area
County rate table The county lists 55 tax rate areas inside Brea for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1188% to 1.1591% of assessed value.
The total is the 1% general tax (Proposition 13) plus the rates voters approved for school, city and other bonds. It does not include fixed charges such as Mello-Roos special taxes, parcel taxes or assessments, which come on the same bill.
| Levy | Rate | Share of rate areas |
|---|---|---|
| General tax (Prop 13) | 1% | all |
| BREA CITY 1978 PARAMEDICS TAX OVERRIDE | 0.045% | all |
| BREA-OLINDA USD-EL2024 SER A | 0.0347% | 69% |
| BREA-OLINDA USD-EL1999 SER 2003A REF2011 | 0.0207% | 69% |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2002 SER 2003B | 0.0132% | all |
| METRO WATER DIST-MWDOC- 1205999 | 0.0085% | 96% |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2014 SER D | 0.0072% | all |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2014 SER 2019B | 0.0027% | all |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2014 SER C | 0.0023% | all |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Orange County rate table, fiscal year 2026-27.
Mello-Roos districts
State data Brea has formed 1 Mello-Roos community facilities district. A home inside one pays a special tax on its property tax bill, in addition to the rate above.
- Brea CFD No 1997-1 (bonds run to 2028)
The state data gives no tax amounts. Your tax bill shows them; the address lookup lists the districts named for the city. School, water and other districts may have formed districts here too. Source: California State Treasurer, DebtWatch (reporting year 2025).
The state rules underneath
CA state law California law sets this statewide. 1% property tax limit (Prop 13): The general property tax on real property may not exceed 1% of its full cash value; voter-approved bond debt is levied on top (Cal. Const. art. XIII A, § 1(a), (b)). 2% annual cap on assessed value: The base year value rises each year by the California CPI change, but never more than 2% (Rev. & Tax. Code § 51(a)(1)(D)). California property tax rules — the full state rule →
Mills Act contracts for historic homes
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Brea?
The county lists 55 tax rate areas inside Brea for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1188% to 1.1591% of assessed value. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does Brea have Mello-Roos districts?
Yes. Brea has formed 1 Mello-Roos community facilities district (State Treasurer data). Only homes inside a district pay its special tax.
Does Brea offer Mills Act property tax contracts?
Brea's code: Owners may qualify for a Mills Act contract. (Properties officially listed on the federal, state or city historic register. Owner-occupied and income-producing properties both qualify.) (§ 20.60.120).
General information, not legal advice.
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