Property Tax by County in California (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in California.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.71%
effective rate
Counties
58
in dataset
Highest Rate
0.91%
Kern
Lowest Rate
0.54%
Trinity
All Counties in California
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | 0.76% | $1057K | $8,061 |
| Alpine County | 0.68% | $466K | $3,190 |
| Amador County | 0.70% | $423K | $2,939 |
| Butte County | 0.69% | $409K | $2,819 |
| Calaveras County | 0.71% | $442K | $3,154 |
| Colusa County | 0.66% | $375K | $2,481 |
| Contra Costa County | 0.83% | $831K | $6,903 |
| Del Norte County | 0.59% | $320K | $1,872 |
| El Dorado County | 0.70% | $640K | $4,510 |
| Fresno County | 0.75% | $363K | $2,704 |
| Glenn County | 0.65% | $338K | $2,190 |
| Humboldt County | 0.65% | $419K | $2,731 |
| Imperial County | 0.84% | $280K | $2,348 |
| Inyo County | 0.71% | $338K | $2,392 |
| Kern County | 0.91% | $311K | $2,833 |
| Kings County | 0.75% | $306K | $2,295 |
| Lake County | 0.72% | $317K | $2,295 |
| Lassen County | 0.72% | $260K | $1,868 |
| Los Angeles County | 0.69% | $783K | $5,438 |
| Madera County | 0.70% | $368K | $2,575 |
| Marin County | 0.72% | $1390K | $10,001 |
| Mariposa County | 0.68% | $358K | $2,437 |
| Mendocino County | 0.69% | $486K | $3,376 |
| Merced County | 0.68% | $368K | $2,487 |
| Modoc County | 0.68% | $212K | $1,445 |
| Mono County | 0.77% | $514K | $3,936 |
| Monterey County | 0.66% | $723K | $4,782 |
| Napa County | 0.70% | $839K | $5,840 |
| Nevada County | 0.74% | $603K | $4,468 |
| Orange County | 0.67% | $916K | $6,096 |
| Placer County | 0.85% | $659K | $5,600 |
| Plumas County | 0.72% | $327K | $2,360 |
| Riverside County | 0.82% | $510K | $4,189 |
| Sacramento County | 0.76% | $499K | $3,768 |
| San Benito County | 0.81% | $752K | $6,078 |
| San Bernardino County | 0.70% | $475K | $3,346 |
| San Diego County | 0.70% | $792K | $5,542 |
| San Francisco County | 0.68% | $1380K | $9,412 |
| San Joaquin County | 0.76% | $494K | $3,782 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 0.70% | $777K | $5,475 |
| San Mateo County | 0.61% | $1494K | $9,167 |
| Santa Barbara County | 0.66% | $736K | $4,870 |
| Santa Clara County | 0.71% | $1383K | $9,766 |
| Santa Cruz County | 0.62% | $1015K | $6,305 |
| Shasta County | 0.70% | $347K | $2,442 |
| Sierra County | 0.78% | $334K | $2,590 |
| Siskiyou County | 0.66% | $284K | $1,880 |
| Solano County | 0.75% | $590K | $4,408 |
| Sonoma County | 0.72% | $779K | $5,580 |
| Stanislaus County | 0.71% | $427K | $3,025 |
| Sutter County | 0.78% | $399K | $3,111 |
| Tehama County | 0.63% | $316K | $1,996 |
| Trinity County | 0.54% | $329K | $1,772 |
| Tulare County | 0.73% | $303K | $2,213 |
| Tuolumne County | 0.67% | $406K | $2,737 |
| Ventura County | 0.69% | $768K | $5,326 |
| Yolo County | 0.77% | $594K | $4,567 |
| Yuba County | 0.75% | $380K | $2,865 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the California average of 0.71% — red = above, green = below.