California Property Tax Calculator
Enter your home value to estimate your California property tax using the state’s average effective rate.
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Estimate California property tax.
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How property tax is calculated
California has an effective property tax rate of about 0.70% of owner-occupied home value, compared with a US average of 0.90%. On a $350,000 home that is about $2,450 a year, or $204 a month. The figure is the statewide average from the Tax Foundation (2024, based on US Census Bureau data); your exact bill depends on your county, school district and any exemptions, so edit the rate in the calculator if you know yours.
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,050 | $88 |
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $146 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $204 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $292 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $438 |
See the US property tax calculator for every state.
What changes your bill
- Assessed value: many places tax an assessed value that can be lower or higher than the market price, and some limit how fast it can rise.
- Local rates: counties, cities and school districts each set rates, often written as mills (dollars per $1,000 of assessed value).
- Exemptions: homestead, senior or veteran exemptions can lower the tax.
This is an estimate and not tax advice. See also the mortgage calculator, the mortgage affordability calculator and the sales tax calculator.
How to use the property tax calculator
- Enter the home value and choose your state; the average effective rate fills in.
- Edit the rate if you know your county or city rate.
- Read the estimated annual and monthly property tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in California?
About 0.70% of owner-occupied home value on average (Tax Foundation, 2024), compared with 0.90% for the US. Your exact rate depends on your county and school district.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in California?
At the state average rate it is about $2,450 a year, or about $204 a month.
Is the result exact?
No. It is a statewide average. Your bill depends on the assessed value, local rates and exemptions.
How do I find my exact property tax?
Check your county assessor or tax collector website, or your latest tax bill.
Is property tax part of my mortgage payment?
Often. Many lenders collect it in escrow and add it to your monthly payment.
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