Sonoma County, CA Property Taxes (2026)

Sonoma County owners pay a median of $5,580 a year on a median home value of $779,000, an effective rate of 0.72%. That's the 24th-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

0.72%

24th highest of 58 in CA

Median annual bill

$5,580

~$465/month

Median home value

$779,000

California county median

0.70%

Effective rate

Sonoma County vs. California vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sonoma County0.72%
California county median0.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sonoma County's effective property tax rate is 0.72%, vs. 0.70% for the median California county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 24th 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 Sonoma County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sonoma 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 $5,580 bill, 10–15% off is $558–$837 a year.

TaxDrop does not currently serve Sonoma County. Data below is for reference.

Property tax exemptions in California

California homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sonoma 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 Sonoma County, California?
The median effective property tax rate in Sonoma County is 0.72%: a median annual bill of $5,580 on a median home value of $779,000. That's the 24th-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 Sonoma County?
The median Sonoma County property tax bill is $5,580 a year, about $465 a month, compared with a California county median of $3,172.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sonoma County?
The deadline to appeal in Sonoma County is July 2 – November 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sonoma County a high property tax area?
Sonoma County's 0.72% effective rate is above the California county median of 0.70% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 24th-highest rate of 58 California counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sonoma County property taxes?
TaxDrop does not currently serve Sonoma County. Data below is for reference.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Napa County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $5,840

Marin County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $10,001

Lake County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $2,295

San Francisco County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $9,412

Yolo County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $4,567

Solano County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $4,408

Colusa County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $2,481

Contra Costa County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $6,903

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TaxDrop does not currently serve Sonoma County

TaxDrop does not currently serve Sonoma County. Data below is for reference.