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<strong>Office</strong> of the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Assessor<br />

Lancaster Regional <strong>Office</strong><br />

251 East Avenue K-6<br />

Lancaster, CA 93535<br />

(661) 940-6700<br />

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />

The Assessor’s Department locates all taxable property in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> and identifies ownership. These assessed values are the basis<br />

of property taxes which are used to pay for law enforcement, fire<br />

protection, education, parks and recreation and other vital services.<br />

Public information available at this office includes valuation, ownership,<br />

comparable sales information, maps and multi-language brochures<br />

which may be obtained from staff at the counter. Staff will also assist<br />

individuals who want to use Assessor computer terminals to access<br />

information.<br />

Antelope Valley property owners are served by the Lancaster Regional<br />

<strong>Office</strong>, which is responsible for approximately 190,000 parcels, including<br />

homes, businesses and vacant land.<br />

The Assessor’s Department also maintains an extensive, user-friendly<br />

website at http://assessor.lacounty.gov which includes valuation,<br />

maps and downloadable forms. Ownership information can only be<br />

obtained in person at the Lancaster <strong>Office</strong> or by telephone.<br />

annual property taxes<br />

Annual property taxes are mailed each year during the first week of<br />

October. The first installment is due on November 1st and become<br />

delinquent on December 10th. The second installment is due<br />

February 1st and becomes delinquent on April 10th.<br />

One-Stop <strong>County</strong> Property Tax Resource<br />

http://lacountypropertytax.com or<br />

(888) 807-2111<br />

COMMUNITY RESOURCES / SERVICES<br />

<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Agricultural<br />

Commissioner/<br />

Weights and Measures<br />

Antelope Valley Public <strong>Office</strong><br />

335A East Avenue K-6<br />

Lancaster, CA 93535<br />

(661) 723-4485<br />

Hours: Monday through Thursday,<br />

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />

Handling Consumer Concerns:<br />

Bureau of Weights and Measures<br />

The Bureau of Weights and<br />

Measures is responsible for ensuring<br />

the accuracy of each meter and scale<br />

that determines a charge to the<br />

consumer. The Bureau also verifies<br />

that all package products contain<br />

the correct stated net weight or<br />

measure as labeled and verifies that<br />

the advertised or shelf price for a<br />

product matches the price determined<br />

by scanners at the checkout area.<br />

Correct weights and measures are<br />

a benefit to both consumer and<br />

manufacturers.<br />

If you would like to file a complaint<br />

about a business or ask a general<br />

question about Weights and Measures,<br />

please call (800) 665-2900 or visit<br />

http://acwm.co.la.ca.us.<br />

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