California property tax rates by county

California · #35 of 52 · 58 counties

0.70%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $5,124 · median home value $734,700

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First installment due Nov 1, Second installment due Feb 1.

When it's due in California

First installment	Due Nov 1 Late after Dec 10 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second installment	Due Feb 1 Late after Apr 10 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty	10% penalty on 1st installment after Dec 10 5pm; 10% penalty plus $10 cost on 2nd installment after Apr 10 5pm; 1.5%/month redemption fee after June 30 (Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 2617, 2618, 4103)
Appeal window	July 2 to September 15 (or November 30 depending on county notification) to Assessment Appeals Board (Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 1603)

First installment delinquent after 5:00 p.m. Dec 10; second installment delinquent after 5:00 p.m. Apr 10. Default date June 30. Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year July 1 - June 30, bills mailed Oct/Nov. Source: Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 2605, 2607, 2617, 2618, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.