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Property taxes in Fullerton

Property tax in Fullerton: 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

Tax rates in this area — county data Mello-Roos districts — local data The state rules underneath — state law

Fullerton property tax: total rates 1.0815% to 1.1322% across 76 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, Fullerton 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 76 tax rate areas inside Fullerton for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0815% to 1.1322% 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.

What makes up the rate here: the levies in at least half of the 76 rate areas, as the county's table names them
LevyRateShare of rate areas
General tax (Prop 13)1%all
FULLERTON SD-EL2024 SER A0.0301%55%
FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SD-EL2024 SER 2025A0.0186%75%
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2002 SER 2003B0.0132%all
METRO WATER DIST-FULLERTON CITY 12030.0085%97%
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2014 SER D0.0072%all
FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SD-EL2014 SER 2018C0.0044%75%
FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SD-EL2002 REF20200.0043%75%
FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SD-EL2014 SER 2015A 2020.0043%75%

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 Fullerton has formed 2 Mello-Roos community facilities districts. A home inside one pays a special tax on its property tax bill, in addition to the rate above.

  • Fullerton CFD No 1 (bonds run to 2032)
  • Fullerton CFD No 2 (bonds run to 2044)

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 →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Fullerton?

The county lists 76 tax rate areas inside Fullerton for fiscal year 2026-27. Their total rate runs from 1.0815% to 1.1322% of assessed value. The exact rate depends on the address.

Does Fullerton have Mello-Roos districts?

Yes. Fullerton has formed 2 Mello-Roos community facilities districts (State Treasurer data). Only homes inside a district pay its special tax.

General information, not legal advice.

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