Property that is not real property (such as land) is considered personal property and therefore is issued as an unsecured tax bill.
Final answer: A house is not subject to personal property taxes, as it is classified as real estate. In contrast, personal property taxes apply to movable assets like cars, motorcycles, and boats. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is your house.
Generally, if the item would have been taxable if purchased from a California retailer, it is subject to use tax. For example, purchases of clothing, appliances, toys, books, furniture, or CDs would be subject to use tax.
Riverside County taxpayers face some of the highest property tax rates in California. The county's effective tax rate is 0.86%. However, rates can vary wildly depending on where you live within the county.
The California Constitution states that “all property is taxable (assessable) unless exempt by the Constitution or statutes.” This taxable property may be defined as real property and personal property. Business Personal Property includes all supplies, equipment and any fixtures used in the operation of a business.