Tehama County, CA Property Tax: $1,996/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Tehama County is 0.63% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $315,600, that works out to about $1,988 per year, or $166 per month. Tehama County is located in northwestern California, and is home to approximately 65,520 residents.
About Tehama County
Tehama County covers approximately 2,949.1 square miles in California. The county is home to about 65,520 residents living in roughly 27,456 housing units, of which 60.4% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $61,834, and the median home was built in 1981.
Tehama County borders Butte County, Glenn County, Mendocino County, Plumas County, Shasta 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 Tehama County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Tehama County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County, CA | 0.63% | $315,600 | $1,988 |
| California state average | 0.71% | — | $2,241* |
| Butte County | 0.69% | $408,700 | $2,819 |
| Glenn County | 0.65% | $338,400 | $2,190 |
| Mendocino County | 0.69% | $486,000 | $3,376 |
| Plumas County | 0.72% | $327,400 | $2,360 |
| Shasta County | 0.70% | $347,200 | $2,442 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Tehama County's median home value of $315,600. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tehama County's property tax rate compare to the rest of California?
At 0.63%, Tehama County is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. On a home at the county median of $315,600, that means about $1,988 per year — versus $2,241 at the state average rate, a difference of $253 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Tehama County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Tehama County?
For a home at the county median value of $315,600, the annual property tax in Tehama County is approximately $1,988 — or about $166 per month. For a home worth $473,400, expect around $2,982 per year. For a $631,200 home, approximately $3,977 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Tehama County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Tehama County are handled by the Tehama County Assessor's office. 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 Tehama 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 0.63% shown here. Contact the Tehama 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