California property tax calculator
Estimate your California property tax from the 1% base levy on your assessed value. Voter-approved local bonds and special assessments add to it.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
California property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | 0.76% | $8,474 | $1,090,100 |
| Alpine County | 0.55% | $4,530 | $590,200 |
| Amador County | 0.70% | $3,172 | $449,800 |
| Butte County | 0.71% | $2,951 | $424,700 |
| Calaveras County | 0.71% | $3,319 | $457,200 |
| Colusa County | 0.67% | $2,426 | $393,400 |
| Contra Costa County | 0.78% | $7,156 | $866,800 |
| Del Norte County | 0.49% | $2,099 | $342,000 |
| El Dorado County | 0.72% | $4,753 | $679,900 |
| Fresno County | 0.76% | $2,861 | $388,800 |
| Glenn County | 0.61% | $2,263 | $352,400 |
| Humboldt County | 0.62% | $2,858 | $446,900 |
| Imperial County | 0.83% | $2,394 | $309,600 |
| Inyo County | 0.59% | $2,576 | $348,700 |
| Kern County | 0.89% | $2,984 | $338,300 |
| Kings County | 0.75% | $2,425 | $324,300 |
| Lake County | 0.72% | $2,369 | $324,300 |
| Lassen County | 0.80% | $1,923 | $265,300 |
| Los Angeles County | 0.67% | $5,675 | $834,200 |
| Madera County | 0.69% | $2,756 | $393,200 |
| Marin County | 0.77% | $0 | $1,507,300 |
| Mariposa County | 0.58% | $2,377 | $387,900 |
| Mendocino County | 0.67% | $3,545 | $512,200 |
| Merced County | 0.67% | $2,634 | $391,800 |
| Modoc County | 0.68% | $1,561 | $224,700 |
| Mono County | 0.70% | $4,177 | $639,400 |
| Monterey County | 0.63% | $4,910 | $781,000 |
| Napa County | 0.60% | $5,995 | $869,500 |
| Nevada County | 0.73% | $4,694 | $621,800 |
| Orange County | 0.64% | $6,330 | $962,600 |
| Placer County | 0.79% | $5,812 | $688,100 |
| Plumas County | 0.69% | $2,537 | $360,200 |
| Riverside County | 0.83% | $4,348 | $557,300 |
| Sacramento County | 0.76% | $3,921 | $534,200 |
| San Benito County | 0.79% | $6,441 | $793,400 |
| San Bernardino County | 0.73% | $3,538 | $505,000 |
| San Diego County | 0.67% | $5,774 | $854,700 |
| San Francisco County | 0.72% | $9,862 | $1,394,500 |
| San Joaquin County | 0.79% | $3,960 | $530,700 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 0.64% | $5,636 | $824,700 |
| San Mateo County | 0.63% | $9,519 | $1,559,600 |
| Santa Barbara County | 0.59% | $5,103 | $790,700 |
| Santa Clara County | 0.68% | $0 | $1,490,600 |
| Santa Cruz County | 0.60% | $6,538 | $1,027,500 |
| Shasta County | 0.70% | $2,542 | $366,400 |
| Sierra County | 0.62% | $2,279 | $331,900 |
| Siskiyou County | 0.60% | $1,973 | $309,500 |
| Solano County | 0.78% | $4,621 | $617,700 |
| Sonoma County | 0.65% | $5,695 | $815,500 |
| Stanislaus County | 0.73% | $3,216 | $450,100 |
| Sutter County | 0.78% | $3,268 | $433,500 |
| Tehama County | 0.65% | $2,118 | $339,600 |
| Trinity County | 0.26% | $1,888 | $325,800 |
| Tulare County | 0.69% | $2,318 | $330,100 |
| Tuolumne County | 0.62% | $2,864 | $433,200 |
| Ventura County | 0.69% | $5,574 | $822,700 |
| Yolo County | 0.79% | $4,749 | $620,700 |
| Yuba County | 0.77% | $3,071 | $412,300 |
California property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in California?
California's average effective property tax rate is 0.70% of home value, which ranks #32 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in California?
California's base levy is 1% of assessed value, so a home assessed at $400,000 owes about $4,000 a year before voter-approved local bonds and special assessments, which are added on top.
Which California county has the highest property tax rate?
Kern County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.89%. Trinity County has the lowest at 0.26%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my California property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in California? See the California county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. California base levy and assessment rules: California State Board of Equalization, Publication 29. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.