{"id":49240,"date":"2020-03-05T15:22:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T21:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?p=49240"},"modified":"2021-01-21T13:48:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T19:48:40","slug":"property-tax-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/states\/property-tax-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Tax – California"},"content":{"rendered":"

In addition to state income taxes, any individual who owns real property is subject to state real property taxes.<\/p>\n

Real property tax systems require owners of land and buildings to pay an amount of money based on the value of their land and buildings.<\/p>\n

Within the U.S., state real property taxes vary, for instance, California real property taxes will likely differ from Wisconsin, or any other state.<\/p>\n

Who Owes California Real Property Taxes?<\/h2>\n

If you own real property in California, you will be required to pay real property taxes. So, if you own any real property as an individual or business, you pay real property tax on it. Even if the real property was gifted to you through an estate or you own a rental real property, you are still required to pay it.<\/p>\n

\"propertyThere is no minimum or maximum amount to pay on your real property in California to pay real property taxes. Whether you have a $50,000 or $5,000,000 house, you will owe real property taxes in California<\/p>\n

If your real property was purchased mid-year, there is a chance your realtor will work it out that you and the seller split the cost of real property taxes within the calendar year. Your mortgage interest statement provides documentation if this is the case or not.<\/p>\n

What are the California Property Tax Rates?<\/h2>\n

California real property taxes are based on a real property\u2019s purchase price. For instance, if you buy a real property in California, the assessed value is equal to the purchase price. The assessed value of the real property can rise with inflation every year, which is the change in the California Consumer Price Index. There’s a 2% cap on this.<\/p>\n

California real property owners can claim a $7,000 exemption on their primary residence. This reduces the assessed value by $7,000, saving you up to $70 per year. You should claim the exemption after you buy a real property, as you do not have to reapply each year.<\/p>\n

Here are the California real property tax rates, by county:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
County<\/strong><\/td>\nMedian Annual Real Property Tax Payment<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage Effective Real Property Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alameda<\/td>\n$5,097<\/td>\n0.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alpine<\/td>\n$2,898<\/td>\n0.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amador<\/td>\n$2,072<\/td>\n0.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Butte<\/td>\n$1,745<\/td>\n0.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calaveras<\/td>\n$2,302<\/td>\n0.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colusa<\/td>\n$1,532<\/td>\n0.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contra Costa<\/td>\n$4,548<\/td>\n0.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Del Norte<\/td>\n$1,489<\/td>\n0.80%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El Dorado<\/td>\n$3,145<\/td>\n0.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fresno<\/td>\n$1,852<\/td>\n0.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenn<\/td>\n$1,604<\/td>\n0.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Humboldt<\/td>\n$1,914<\/td>\n0.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Imperial<\/td>\n$1,532<\/td>\n0.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inyo<\/td>\n$1,771<\/td>\n0.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kern<\/td>\n$1,934<\/td>\n1.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kings<\/td>\n$1,448<\/td>\n0.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lake<\/td>\n$1,625<\/td>\n0.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lassen<\/td>\n$1,388<\/td>\n0.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los Angeles<\/td>\n$3,741<\/td>\n0.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Madera<\/td>\n$1,679<\/td>\n0.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marin<\/td>\n$7,063<\/td>\n0.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mariposa<\/td>\n$1,813<\/td>\n0.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mendocino<\/td>\n$2,313<\/td>\n0.68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merced<\/td>\n$1,597<\/td>\n0.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modoc<\/td>\n$1,021<\/td>\n0.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mono<\/td>\n$2,323<\/td>\n0.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monterey<\/td>\n$3,162<\/td>\n0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Napa<\/td>\n$3,900<\/td>\n0.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nevada<\/td>\n$3,031<\/td>\n0.80%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Orange<\/td>\n$4,247<\/td>\n0.68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placer<\/td>\n$3,849<\/td>\n0.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plumas<\/td>\n$1,656<\/td>\n0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riverside<\/td>\n$2,949<\/td>\n0.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sacramento<\/td>\n$2,517<\/td>\n0.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Benito<\/td>\n$3,762<\/td>\n0.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Bernardino<\/td>\n$2,315<\/td>\n0.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Diego<\/td>\n$3,672<\/td>\n0.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Francisco<\/td>\n$6,019<\/td>\n0.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Joaquin<\/td>\n$2,498<\/td>\n0.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Luis Obispo<\/td>\n$3,628<\/td>\n0.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Mateo<\/td>\n$6,043<\/td>\n0.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santa Barbara<\/td>\n$3,462<\/td>\n0.68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santa Clara<\/td>\n$6,183<\/td>\n0.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santa Cruz<\/td>\n$4,349<\/td>\n0.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shasta<\/td>\n$1,781<\/td>\n0.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sierra<\/td>\n$1,496<\/td>\n0.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Siskiyou<\/td>\n$1,402<\/td>\n0.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solano<\/td>\n$2,807<\/td>\n0.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sonoma<\/td>\n$3,704<\/td>\n0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stanislaus<\/td>\n$1,920<\/td>\n0.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sutter<\/td>\n$2,074<\/td>\n0.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tehama<\/td>\n$1,343<\/td>\n0.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trinity<\/td>\n$1,452<\/td>\n0.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tulare<\/td>\n$1,432<\/td>\n0.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuolumne<\/td>\n$2,005<\/td>\n0.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ventura<\/td>\n$3,859<\/td>\n0.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yolo<\/td>\n$3,264<\/td>\n0.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yuba<\/td>\n$1,815<\/td>\n0.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: SmartAsset<\/a><\/p>\n

What are Property Taxes Used For?<\/h2>\n

The money collected by California is used for multiple public services throughout the state. It could be used for:<\/p>\n