91361 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 91361 (Westlake Village, California) pay a median of $9,140/year in property taxes on homes valued at $1,328,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is near the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 91361 is approximately $762, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ventura County. This is $4,240 more than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 91361 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92359 (0.69%) and 93546 (0.69%).

In Westlake Village, property taxes represent approximately 6.9% of the median household income of $131,911, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Proposition 13, your Ventura County property reassesses to purchase price at sale, then increases only 2% per year; this reset means your tax burden depends heavily on purchase timing relative to market peaks. Ventura County provides a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Ventura County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Submit your exemption application to the Ventura County Assessor's office and request written confirmation of your base year value and exemption status.