California Property Tax Rates 2026
Compare property tax rates across all 56 counties in California. The state average effective rate is 0.70% with a median annual tax bill of $4,259.
2026 Property Tax by County in California
| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax / Yr | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda County | 0.78% | $8,474 | $1,090,100 |
| 2 | Amador County | 0.71% | $3,172 | $449,800 |
| 3 | Butte County | 0.69% | $2,951 | $424,700 |
| 4 | Calaveras County | 0.73% | $3,319 | $457,200 |
| 5 | Colusa County | 0.62% | $2,426 | $393,400 |
| 6 | Contra Costa County | 0.83% | $7,156 | $866,800 |
| 7 | Del Norte County | 0.61% | $2,099 | $342,000 |
| 8 | El Dorado County | 0.70% | $4,753 | $679,900 |
| 9 | Fresno County | 0.74% | $2,861 | $388,800 |
| 10 | Glenn County | 0.64% | $2,263 | $352,400 |
| 11 | Humboldt County | 0.64% | $2,858 | $446,900 |
| 12 | Imperial County | 0.77% | $2,394 | $309,600 |
| 13 | Inyo County | 0.74% | $2,576 | $348,700 |
| 14 | Kern County | 0.88% | $2,984 | $338,300 |
| 15 | Kings County | 0.75% | $2,425 | $324,300 |
| 16 | Lake County | 0.73% | $2,369 | $324,300 |
| 17 | Lassen County | 0.72% | $1,923 | $265,300 |
| 18 | Los Angeles County | 0.68% | $5,675 | $834,200 |
| 19 | Madera County | 0.70% | $2,756 | $393,200 |
| 20 | Marin County | 0.66% | $10,001 | $1,507,300 |
| 21 | Mariposa County | 0.61% | $2,377 | $387,900 |
| 22 | Mendocino County | 0.69% | $3,545 | $512,200 |
| 23 | Merced County | 0.67% | $2,634 | $391,800 |
| 24 | Modoc County | 0.69% | $1,561 | $224,700 |
| 25 | Mono County | 0.65% | $4,177 | $639,400 |
| 26 | Monterey County | 0.63% | $4,910 | $781,000 |
| 27 | Napa County | 0.69% | $5,995 | $869,500 |
| 28 | Nevada County | 0.75% | $4,694 | $621,800 |
| 29 | Orange County | 0.66% | $6,330 | $962,600 |
| 30 | Placer County | 0.84% | $5,812 | $688,100 |
| 31 | Plumas County | 0.70% | $2,537 | $360,200 |
| 32 | Riverside County | 0.78% | $4,348 | $557,300 |
| 33 | Sacramento County | 0.73% | $3,921 | $534,200 |
| 34 | San Benito County | 0.81% | $6,441 | $793,400 |
| 35 | San Bernardino County | 0.70% | $3,538 | $505,000 |
| 36 | San Diego County | 0.68% | $5,774 | $854,700 |
| 37 | San Francisco County | 0.71% | $9,862 | $1,394,500 |
| 38 | San Joaquin County | 0.75% | $3,960 | $530,700 |
| 39 | San Luis Obispo County | 0.68% | $5,636 | $824,700 |
| 40 | San Mateo County | 0.61% | $9,519 | $1,559,600 |
| 41 | Santa Barbara County | 0.65% | $5,103 | $790,700 |
| 42 | Santa Clara County | 0.67% | $10,001 | $1,490,600 |
| 43 | Santa Cruz County | 0.64% | $6,538 | $1,027,500 |
| 44 | Shasta County | 0.69% | $2,542 | $366,400 |
| 45 | Siskiyou County | 0.64% | $1,973 | $309,500 |
| 46 | Solano County | 0.75% | $4,621 | $617,700 |
| 47 | Sonoma County | 0.70% | $5,695 | $815,500 |
| 48 | Stanislaus County | 0.71% | $3,216 | $450,100 |
| 49 | Sutter County | 0.75% | $3,268 | $433,500 |
| 50 | Tehama County | 0.62% | $2,118 | $339,600 |
| 51 | Trinity County | 0.58% | $1,888 | $325,800 |
| 52 | Tulare County | 0.70% | $2,318 | $330,100 |
| 53 | Tuolumne County | 0.66% | $2,864 | $433,200 |
| 54 | Ventura County | 0.68% | $5,574 | $822,700 |
| 55 | Yolo County | 0.77% | $4,749 | $620,700 |
| 56 | Yuba County | 0.74% | $3,071 | $412,300 |
About California Property Taxes
California has 56 counties, each with its own property tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The state's average effective rate of 0.70% is below the national average of 0.92%.
Use our property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill based on your specific home value and county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in California?
The average effective property tax rate in California is 0.70%, based on the median property tax paid divided by median home value across all 56 counties.
Which county in California has the lowest property tax?
The lowest effective rate in California is in Trinity County at 0.58%.
Which county has the highest property tax in California?
The highest effective rate is in Kern County at 0.88%.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Variables: B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid), B25077 (Median Home Value). Public domain. Effective rate = median tax ÷ median home value × 100.