Santa Clara County, CA Property Taxes (2026)
Santa Clara County owners pay a median of $9,766 a year on a median home value of $1,382,800, an effective rate of 0.71%. That's the 27th-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
0.71%
27th highest of 58 in CA
Median annual bill
$9,766
~$814/month
Median home value
$1,382,800
California county median
0.70%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Santa Clara County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Santa Clara County's 0.71% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $9,818
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $982–$1,473
Santa Clara County vs. California vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Santa Clara County's effective property tax rate is 0.71%, vs. 0.70% for the median California county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 27th 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 Santa Clara County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Santa Clara County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Santa Clara 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.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $9,766 bill, 10–15% off is $977–$1465 a year.
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TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Santa Cruz County
Rate: 0.62%
Median bill: $6,305
Alameda County
Rate: 0.76%
Median bill: $8,061
San Mateo County
Rate: 0.61%
Median bill: $9,167
Stanislaus County
Rate: 0.71%
Median bill: $3,025
Contra Costa County
Rate: 0.83%
Median bill: $6,903
Merced County
Rate: 0.68%
Median bill: $2,487
San Benito County
Rate: 0.81%
Median bill: $6,078
San Joaquin County
Rate: 0.76%
Median bill: $3,782
TaxDrop One: $129 self-serve appeal packet
TaxDrop One is a $129 self-serve filing packet for Santa Clara County. You file the appeal; we prepare the evidence packet.
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