Unsecured (Personal) Property Taxes are ad-valorem (value based) property taxes that the Office of the Los Angeles County Assessor assesses to the owner of record as of January 1 of each year. Because the taxes are not secured by real property such as land, these taxes are called “Unsecured.”
1. How do I get a copy of my property tax bill? Property tax bills are issued by the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector. If you did not receive or misplaced your tax bill, you can request a duplicate online at .
To ensure that assessments are equitable, the assessed value of the property and the amount of property tax are public records. Deeds and liens are placed on public record so that anyone can check the ownership of property or the financial status of a person or corporation.
If the piece of property you're looking to buy is in a county that doesn't have an online database, you can always call the county's Treasurer's office and give them the parcel number. They will be able to look up any back taxes and tax liens for you.
Claims can be filed with the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk or by mail with City's Claim for Damages Form. Upon successful online submission of your claim, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have trouble filing a claim online, call the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk at 213-978-1133.
A personal property tax is imposed by state or local governments on certain assets that can be touched and moved such as cars, livestock, or equipment. Personal property includes assets other than land or permanent structures such as buildings. These are considered to be real property.
You may view a copy of your original Unsecured Property Tax Bill here. You may also call us at 1(213) 893-7935, press 1, 2, and then press 9 to reach an agent, Monday through Friday, between a.m. and p.m. Pacific Time, excluding Los Angeles County holidays.
A personal property damage claim works like any other type of insurance claim, and the process officially begins when you notify your insurer about your loss. They'll assign a claims adjuster to assess the damage, determine if coverage applies and process the appropriate settlement.
Under Article XIII, Section I of the California Constitution, all property is taxable unless it is exempt. Each year Personal Property is reassessed as of lien date, January 1st. Personal Property is all property except real estate and can include business equipment, vessels, aircraft, vehicles and manufactured homes.