CaliforniaCA
Effective tax rate
0.71%
Median home value
$659,300
Median annual tax
$4,682
National rank
#34
Counties
58
Counties in California
Modoc County
0.54%Median value: $468,658
Sierra County
0.54%Median value: $660,021
Alpine County
0.54%Median value: $851,384
Amador County
0.53%Median value: $473,423
Lassen County
0.53%Median value: $664,786
Glenn County
0.53%Median value: $856,149
Del Norte County
0.53%Median value: $520,072
Colusa County
0.53%Median value: $711,435
Plumas County
0.53%Median value: $902,799
Inyo County
0.53%Median value: $566,722
Siskiyou County
0.53%Median value: $758,085
Mariposa County
0.53%Median value: $422,008
Mono County
0.53%Median value: $613,371
Trinity County
0.53%Median value: $804,735
Humboldt County
0.52%Median value: $669,551
Nevada County
0.52%Median value: $860,914
Sutter County
0.52%Median value: $524,837
Mendocino County
0.52%Median value: $716,201
Yuba County
0.52%Median value: $907,564
Lake County
0.52%Median value: $571,487
Tehama County
0.52%Median value: $762,850
Tuolumne County
0.52%Median value: $426,773
Calaveras County
0.52%Median value: $618,136
San Benito County
0.52%Median value: $809,500
Santa Cruz County
0.51%Median value: $674,316
Marin County
0.51%Median value: $865,679
Merced County
0.51%Median value: $529,602
Butte County
0.51%Median value: $720,966
Yolo County
0.51%Median value: $912,329
El Dorado County
0.51%Median value: $576,252
Shasta County
0.51%Median value: $767,615
Imperial County
0.51%Median value: $431,538
Kings County
0.51%Median value: $622,901
Madera County
0.51%Median value: $814,265
Napa County
0.51%Median value: $478,188
San Mateo County
0.50%Median value: $679,081
Kern County
0.50%Median value: $870,444
San Joaquin County
0.50%Median value: $534,367
Stanislaus County
0.50%Median value: $725,731
Sonoma County
0.50%Median value: $917,094
Tulare County
0.50%Median value: $581,017
Santa Barbara County
0.50%Median value: $772,380
Solano County
0.50%Median value: $436,303
Monterey County
0.50%Median value: $627,667
Placer County
0.50%Median value: $819,030
San Luis Obispo County
0.50%Median value: $482,953
Los Angeles County
0.49%Median value: $683,846
San Diego County
0.49%Median value: $875,209
Orange County
0.49%Median value: $539,133
Riverside County
0.49%Median value: $730,496
San Bernardino County
0.49%Median value: $921,859
Santa Clara County
0.49%Median value: $585,782
Alameda County
0.49%Median value: $777,145
Contra Costa County
0.49%Median value: $441,068
San Francisco County
0.49%Median value: $632,432
Ventura County
0.49%Median value: $823,795
Fresno County
0.49%Median value: $487,718
Sacramento County
0.48%Median value: $492,483
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California has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%, ranking #34 highest in the nation. The median home value is $659,300, and the median annual property tax payment is $4,682.
Property taxes in California are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in California
California offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in California?
California has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%, ranking #34 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $4,682 on a $659,300 home.
How does California property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. California's rate of 0.71% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in California pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in California has the highest property tax?
Modoc County has the highest effective property tax rate in California at 0.54%.
Which county in California has the lowest property tax?
Sacramento County has the lowest effective property tax rate in California at 0.48%.
What property tax exemptions are available in California?
California offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.