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Oxnard FY2027 Budget Tax Adjustments Begin December Billing, Affecting Property Owners
Oxnard property owners will first encounter revised tax calculations on statements mailed in December 2026, with payments due that month covering the initial half of the fiscal year.
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The City of Oxnard adopted its fiscal year 2027 budget on June 15, 2026, which updates property tax collection methods for residential and commercial parcels within city limits. These revisions stem from updated assessment rules applied by the Ventura County Assessor's Office and will reach residents through standard twice-yearly billing cycles.
Local revenues from property taxes support core operations such as street maintenance crews and fire station staffing in Oxnard neighborhoods. The adopted budget document allocates 42 percent of general fund dollars to these services, making the timing of collections relevant to ongoing city payroll and contract schedules.
Payment Schedule Details
Tax bills reflecting the changes will arrive in mailboxes by December 1, 2026, with the first installment due December 10. A second installment follows in April 2027. Homeowners in the 93030 and 93033 zip codes, which contain the largest share of single-family parcels, will receive notices that include the new base rates applied to their assessed values.
City records show the median residential assessment in Oxnard stood at $412,000 for the prior cycle. Under the revised formula, parcels above that threshold face an added line item calculated at 0.15 percent of value, collected alongside the existing county and school district portions.
Service Funding Link
Revenue from the December cycle will cover expenses through June 2027, including overtime shifts for Oxnard police patrols and maintenance of the city's 22 parks. The budget papers project $18.4 million in additional property tax receipts from the rate adjustment during this period.
The Ventura County Assessor will mail preliminary notices in August 2026 to allow review before final bills print. Property owners may file appeals through the county board starting January 2, 2027, with decisions expected by March.