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Property taxes in Cypress
Property tax in Cypress: the range of tax rates from the county's table, the levies behind it and the state rules, with a link to every source.
Key points
Cypress property tax: total rates 1.1016% to 1.1479% across 39 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, Cypress 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 39 tax rate areas inside Cypress for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1016% to 1.1479% 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 |
| ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SD-EL2024 SER A & A-1 | 0.0275% | 85% |
| CYPRESS SD-EL2008 SER B1 & B2 | 0.0161% | 67% |
| CYPRESS SD-EL2008 SER A | 0.016% | 67% |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2002 SER 2003B | 0.0132% | all |
| METRO WATER DIST-MWDOC- 1205999 | 0.0085% | all |
| ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SD-EL2014 SER 2019 | 0.0075% | 85% |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2014 SER D | 0.0072% | all |
| ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SD-EL2014 SER 2015 | 0.0054% | 85% |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Orange County rate table, fiscal year 2026-27.
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 →
Utility users tax
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cypress?
The county lists 39 tax rate areas inside Cypress for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.1016% to 1.1479% of assessed value. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does Cypress charge a utility users tax?
Cypress's code: At most 4.3% of electricity charges. (The code states only the maximum. The city council may set a lower rate by resolution.) (§ 26-52).
General information, not legal advice.
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