California Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 58 California counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is July 2 – November 30.
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$453,950
Median Annual Tax Bill
$3,172
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in California?
Property taxes in California are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across California counties is 1.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet available in 6 California counties (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Sacramento). You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet. TaxDrop does not currently serve the other 52 California counties; data for those counties is for reference.
58 California counties (data) — TaxDrop One available in 6
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County → | 0.76% | $1,057,400 | $8,061 |
| Alpine County → | 0.68% | $466,100 | $3,190 |
| Amador County → | 0.70% | $422,800 | $2,939 |
| Butte County → | 0.69% | $408,700 | $2,819 |
| Calaveras County → | 0.71% | $441,800 | $3,154 |
| Colusa County → | 0.66% | $375,100 | $2,481 |
| Contra Costa County → | 0.83% | $830,800 | $6,903 |
| Del Norte County → | 0.59% | $319,600 | $1,872 |
| El Dorado County → | 0.70% | $640,500 | $4,510 |
| Fresno County → | 0.75% | $362,600 | $2,704 |
| Glenn County → | 0.65% | $338,400 | $2,190 |
| Humboldt County → | 0.65% | $418,800 | $2,731 |
| Imperial County → | 0.84% | $279,500 | $2,348 |
| Inyo County → | 0.71% | $338,400 | $2,392 |
| Kern County → | 0.91% | $310,600 | $2,833 |
| Kings County → | 0.75% | $305,700 | $2,295 |
| Lake County → | 0.72% | $316,800 | $2,295 |
| Lassen County → | 0.72% | $259,500 | $1,868 |
| Los Angeles County → | 0.69% | $783,300 | $5,438 |
| Madera County → | 0.70% | $367,700 | $2,575 |
| Marin County → | 0.72% | $1,390,000 | $10,001 |
| Mariposa County → | 0.68% | $358,000 | $2,437 |
| Mendocino County → | 0.69% | $486,000 | $3,376 |
| Merced County → | 0.68% | $368,400 | $2,487 |
| Modoc County → | 0.68% | $212,000 | $1,445 |
| Mono County → | 0.77% | $514,300 | $3,936 |
| Monterey County → | 0.66% | $723,100 | $4,782 |
| Napa County → | 0.70% | $838,800 | $5,840 |
| Nevada County → | 0.74% | $602,800 | $4,468 |
| Orange County → | 0.67% | $915,500 | $6,096 |
| Placer County → | 0.85% | $658,800 | $5,600 |
| Plumas County → | 0.72% | $327,400 | $2,360 |
| Riverside County → | 0.82% | $510,300 | $4,189 |
| Sacramento County → | 0.76% | $498,900 | $3,768 |
| San Benito County → | 0.81% | $751,500 | $6,078 |
| San Bernardino County → | 0.70% | $475,000 | $3,346 |
| San Diego County → | 0.70% | $791,600 | $5,542 |
| San Francisco County → | 0.68% | $1,380,500 | $9,412 |
| San Joaquin County → | 0.76% | $494,500 | $3,782 |
| San Luis Obispo County → | 0.70% | $777,200 | $5,475 |
| San Mateo County → | 0.61% | $1,494,500 | $9,167 |
| Santa Barbara County → | 0.66% | $735,700 | $4,870 |
| Santa Clara County → | 0.71% | $1,382,800 | $9,766 |
| Santa Cruz County → | 0.62% | $1,015,200 | $6,305 |
| Shasta County → | 0.70% | $347,200 | $2,442 |
| Sierra County → | 0.78% | $334,100 | $2,590 |
| Siskiyou County → | 0.66% | $284,500 | $1,880 |
| Solano County → | 0.75% | $589,600 | $4,408 |
| Sonoma County → | 0.72% | $779,000 | $5,580 |
| Stanislaus County → | 0.71% | $426,600 | $3,025 |
| Sutter County → | 0.78% | $399,400 | $3,111 |
| Tehama County → | 0.63% | $315,600 | $1,996 |
| Trinity County → | 0.54% | $329,000 | $1,772 |
| Tulare County → | 0.73% | $303,000 | $2,213 |
| Tuolumne County → | 0.67% | $406,200 | $2,737 |
| Ventura County → | 0.69% | $768,400 | $5,326 |
| Yolo County → | 0.77% | $593,800 | $4,567 |
| Yuba County → | 0.75% | $380,000 | $2,865 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
0.91%
Kern County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.54%
Trinity County
Highest Tax Bill
$10,001
Marin County
Lowest Tax Bill
$1,445
Modoc County
Think your property is over-assessed?
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet available in 6 California counties (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Sacramento). You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet. TaxDrop does not currently serve the other 52 California counties; data for those counties is for reference.
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Filing a property tax appeal in California is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (July 2 – November 30).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet available in 6 California counties (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Sacramento). You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet. TaxDrop does not currently serve the other 52 California counties; data for those counties is for reference.
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet available in 6 California counties (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Sacramento). You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet. TaxDrop does not currently serve the other 52 California counties; data for those counties is for reference.
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