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From left to right: Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales and Property Tax Deputy Chief Franciliza Zyss.

Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales has officially signed and delivered the 2026 annual assessment roll to Deputy Chief Property Tax Division Franciliza Zyss of the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Office. The 2026 San Bernardino County Assessment Roll encompasses 905,255 parcels with a total assessed value of $376.9 billion.

โ€œSan Bernardino County continues to demonstrate strong and steady growth,โ€ said Gonzales. โ€œThrough our National Association of Counties award-winning program, From Confusion to Clarity: Revolutionizing Property Tax Outreach, my office is committed to connecting property owners with valuable property tax-saving programs and the information they need to access them.โ€

The annual assessment roll reflects the total gross assessed value of locally assessed real, business, and personal property as of the Jan. 1 lien date. State law requires county assessors to identify, inventory and assess all taxable property while applying all eligible exemptions and exclusions. The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office submitted the 2026 assessment roll to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector in accordance with the deadline established by the State Board of Equalization.

2026 San Bernardino County Assessment Roll Highlights:

  • Total assessed value: $376,926,409,190
  • Homeownerโ€™s Exemption: 219,368 homeowners received the exemption, resulting in more than $15.3 million in property tax savings.
  • Disabled Veteranโ€™s Exemption: 7,628 disabled veterans qualified, receiving over $13 million in property tax savings.
  • Welfare institutions: 2,758 institutions (schools, churches, museums, and non-profits) received over $58.6 million in tax relief.
  • Community Assistance: This year, the Assessor’s Office identified communities whose property values were negatively impacted by the December Storms of 2025 and applied appropriate reductions.

City Highlights:

  • Ontario: Highest assessed value at $49 billion.
  • Rancho Cucamonga: Second highest assessed value at $40 billion.
  • Fontana: Third highest assessed value at $36 billion.

Growth:

  • High Desert: The unincorporated areas of the High Desert experienced an 8.5% increase, adding $1 billion in assessed value from 2025.
  • Incorporated cities: Total value of $320 billion, a 4.2% increase.
  • Unincorporated areas: Total value of $56 billion, a 5.4% increase.

In accordance with Proposition 13, real property is assessed based on the lower of its current market value or its adjusted base-year value. The adjusted base-year value may increase by no more than 2% annually unless ownership changes or new construction occurs.

Residents can learn more by visiting arc.sbcounty.gov/property-tax-savings/.

Assessed values are not intended to predict future market trends. Property owners may learn more about property assessments by visiting arc.sbcounty.gov or by calling 877-885-7654 for assistance.


Additional County Update News โ€“ July 9, 2026