Lake County, CA

Lake County, CA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Lake County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Lake County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Lake County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLake County Assessor-Recorderwww.lakecountyca.gov/271/Assessor---Recorder
  • Provides general information for the Assessor and Recorder departments.
  • Property search is handled via the separate tax portal.
Property searchLake County Property Tax Searchcommon2.mptsweb.com/MBC/lake/tax/search
  • Official vendor portal for property tax and assessment data.
  • Historical data is available; ensure current roll year is selected for current information.
Property taxesLake County Tax Collectorwww.lakecountyca.gov/1109/Tax-Collector
  • Official county page for tax payment and billing information.
GIS and parcel mapsLake County Parcel Viewergis.lakecountyca.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Official GIS parcel viewer for spatial property data.
Permits and building recordsLake County Community Development Portalwww.lakecountyca.gov/410/Community-Development
  • The county transitioned from Accela to OpenGov for building permits and planning entitlements as of March 2025. Check the Community Development page for the current portal link.
Zoning and land useLake County Zoning Ordinancewww.lakecountyca.gov/460/Zoning-Ordinance
  • Provides access to zoning ordinances and land use regulations.
County data

Lake County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$1,196,472

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$226,694

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,626

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.27%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Lake County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Clearlake$1,140,499$131,0150.21%$1,681
Lucerne$1,174,622$179,4700.22%$2,027
Kelseyville$1,246,638$287,2800.27%$3,065
Lakeport$1,229,202$280,4240.29%$3,293
Clearlake Oaks$1,175,458$183,7110.24%$2,100
Hidden Valley Lake$1,271,780$319,1540.31%$3,831
Nice$1,162,592$172,5660.22%$1,952
Middletown$1,188,723$219,9360.28%$2,676
Cobb$1,145,035$188,7770.27%$2,314
Lower Lake$1,192,149$264,8730.32%$3,073
FAQ

Lake County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Lake County?

Use the official Lake County Assessor-Recorder for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Lake County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Lake County Tax Collector for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Lake County?

Use the official Lake County Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Lake County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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