Sacramento County, CA Property Tax: $3,768/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Sacramento County is 0.76% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $498,900, that works out to about $3,792 per year, or $316 per month. Sacramento County is located in central California, with Sacramento as its county seat, and is home to approximately 1,584,047 residents.
About Sacramento County
Sacramento County covers approximately 965.3 square miles in California. The county is home to about 1,584,047 residents living in roughly 593,616 housing units, of which 56.1% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $88,724, and the median home was built in 1980.
The county seat is Sacramento. Sacramento County borders Amador County, Contra Costa County, El Dorado County, Placer County, San Joaquin County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in California
Property taxes in California are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in California offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Sacramento County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Sacramento County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 0.76% | $498,900 | $3,792 |
| California state average | 0.71% | — | $3,542* |
| Amador County | 0.70% | $422,800 | $2,939 |
| Contra Costa County | 0.83% | $830,800 | $6,903 |
| El Dorado County | 0.70% | $640,500 | $4,510 |
| Placer County | 0.85% | $658,800 | $5,600 |
| San Joaquin County | 0.76% | $494,500 | $3,782 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Sacramento County's median home value of $498,900. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sacramento County's property tax rate compare to the rest of California?
At 0.76%, Sacramento County is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. On a home at the county median of $498,900, that means about $3,792 per year — versus $3,542 at the state average rate, a difference of $250 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Sacramento County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Sacramento County?
For a home at the county median value of $498,900, the annual property tax in Sacramento County is approximately $3,792 — or about $316 per month. For a home worth $748,350, expect around $5,687 per year. For a $997,800 home, approximately $7,583 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Sacramento County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Sacramento County are handled by the Sacramento County Assessor's office in Sacramento. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Sacramento County?
California counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.76% shown here. Contact the Sacramento County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File