Alameda County, CA Property Taxes (2026)

Alameda County owners pay a median of $8,061 a year on a median home value of $1,057,400, an effective rate of 0.76%. That's the 11th-highest rate of 58 California counties with Census data, above the California county median of 0.70%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.76%

11th highest of 58 in CA

Median annual bill

$8,061

~$672/month

Median home value

$1,057,400

California county median

0.70%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Alameda County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Alameda County's 0.76% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$8,036
Savings at 10–15% off
$804–$1,205
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Alameda County vs. California vs. U.S. property tax rates

Alameda County0.76%
California county median0.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Alameda County's effective property tax rate is 0.76%, vs. 0.70% for the median California county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 11th of 58 in California. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Alameda County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Alameda County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Alameda County deadline is July 2 – November 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $8,061 bill, 10–15% off is $806–$1209 a year.

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TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet

TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Alameda County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.

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Property tax exemptions in California

California homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Alameda County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Alameda County, California?
The median effective property tax rate in Alameda County is 0.76%: a median annual bill of $8,061 on a median home value of $1,057,400. That's the 11th-highest rate of 58 California counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Alameda County?
The median Alameda County property tax bill is $8,061 a year, about $672 a month, compared with a California county median of $3,172.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Alameda County?
The deadline to appeal in Alameda County is July 2 – November 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Alameda County a high property tax area?
Alameda County's 0.76% effective rate is above the California county median of 0.70% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 11th-highest rate of 58 California counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Alameda County property taxes?
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Alameda County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Contra Costa County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $6,903

San Mateo County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $9,167

Santa Clara County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $9,766

San Joaquin County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $3,782

Solano County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $4,408

Santa Cruz County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $6,305

Stanislaus County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $3,025

Marin County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $10,001

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