Sacramento County, CA Property Taxes (2026)
Sacramento County owners pay a median of $3,768 a year on a median home value of $498,900, an effective rate of 0.76%. That's the 12th-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%
12th highest of 58 in CA
Median annual bill
$3,768
~$314/month
Median home value
$498,900
California county median
0.70%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Sacramento County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sacramento County's 0.76% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $3,792
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $379–$569
Sacramento County vs. California vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Sacramento 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 12th 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 Sacramento County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Sacramento County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Sacramento County deadline is July 2 – November 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.
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Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,768 bill, 10–15% off is $377–$565 a year.
Sacramento County property tax appeal guide →
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Sacramento County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
Check my assessmentProperty tax exemptions in California
California homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sacramento 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
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Yolo County
Rate: 0.77%
Median bill: $4,567
Solano County
Rate: 0.75%
Median bill: $4,408
San Joaquin County
Rate: 0.76%
Median bill: $3,782
Amador County
Rate: 0.70%
Median bill: $2,939
Sutter County
Rate: 0.78%
Median bill: $3,111
Calaveras County
Rate: 0.71%
Median bill: $3,154
Contra Costa County
Rate: 0.83%
Median bill: $6,903
El Dorado County
Rate: 0.70%
Median bill: $4,510
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Sacramento County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
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