Calculate your property tax bill in California (CA). The average effective property tax rate in California is 0.73%, with a median home value of $546,800.
Calculate Your CA Property Tax
Your California Property Tax Estimate
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Annual Tax
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Monthly
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Effective Rate
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Assessed Value
0.73%
Avg Tax Rate
$546,800
Median Home Value
$3,992
Avg Annual Tax
$333/mo
Avg Monthly Tax
đ California Property Tax by Home Value
Home Value
Annual Tax
Monthly
$150,000
$1,095
$91
$200,000
$1,460
$122
$250,000
$1,825
$152
$300,000
$2,190
$183
$350,000
$2,555
$213
$400,000
$2,920
$243
$500,000
$3,650
$304
$600,000
$4,380
$365
$750,000
$5,475
$456
$1,000,000
$7,300
$608
âšī¸ About California Property Taxes
California's effective property tax rate is 0.73%, which is below the national average of ~1.07%. On a home worth $546,800, that means an average annual tax bill of $3,992.
Property taxes in California fund local schools, roads, fire departments, and municipal services. Tax rates vary by county and municipality. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific property tax bill.
How California Property Tax Works
Assessment: Properties are assessed by county assessors, typically at or near market value.
Tax Rate (Mill Rate): Local governments set rates based on budgets. Rates vary widely by county.
Exemptions: Many California homeowners qualify for homestead exemptions that reduce taxable value.
Appeals: Homeowners can appeal their assessed value if they believe it's too high.
Payment: Property taxes are typically due in annual or semi-annual installments.
Tips to Lower Your California Property Tax
Apply for all available exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran, disability)
Review your assessment and appeal if your home is over-valued
Compare your assessed value to recent comparable sales
Check for errors in your property's records (square footage, lot size)
Understand deadlines â missing the appeal window means waiting another year