Property tax in California
The effective rate is about 0.70% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,800 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
0.70%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$2,800
A month
$233
Rank
20 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 0.63% | 18 |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | 19 |
| California | 0.70% | 20 |
| Kentucky | 0.74% | 21 |
| Washington | 0.75% | 22 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in California?
The effective rate is about 0.70% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,800 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does California have high property taxes?
California ranks 20 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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