Mello-Roos Taxes in San Diego: A General Overview

Mello-Roos is a special tax that some San Diego homes pay in addition to the regular 1% property tax, and it can show up as its own line on the County tax bill. At the time this article was written (October 2026), the City of San Diego said its Mello-Roos special taxes are tied to the bonds a distri

San Diego Property Taxes: A General Look at How Prop 13 Works

San Diego County property taxes start with a base rate of 1% of a home's assessed value, plus any voter-approved bonds and special charges. At the time this article was written (October 2026), the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) said in its March 2025 overview that Proposition 13 sets t