Contra Costa County Property Tax Calculator
Contra Costa County's property tax bill traces back to the same Proposition 13 mechanics used statewide: the Contra Costa County Assessor's Office sets an assessed value at purchase, capped by state law to grow only modestly each year until a sale or major improvement resets it. As a commuter county within reach of both the East Bay and the Central Valley, home values here vary widely block to block, which makes the assessed-value baseline especially important to your actual bill. Above, set the calculator to Contra Costa County and fill in a home value for a projected total.
Annual Property Tax
$6,718Monthly (Escrow)
$560Effective Rate
0.78%Contra Costa County's effective rate (0.78%) is 11% higher than the California average (0.70%).
Edit inputs ↑Contra Costa County Effective Rate
0.78%
Vs. California Average
11% higher
California National Rank
#32 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$866,800
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$6,718
Monthly Equivalent
$560
Property tax in Contra Costa County, California
- The Contra Costa County Assessor's Office pins assessed value to the moment of purchase, and Proposition 13 caps its climb from there.
- A change of ownership or a wrapped-up construction project both bring the figure current with the market.
- The assessor's office offers a free review of a property's assessed value on request, ahead of any formal appeal to the county assessment appeals board.
- Owner-occupants of a primary residence can apply for the homeowners' exemption, which trims taxable value in addition to the Proposition 13 cap.
Other large California counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 0.67% | $834,200 |
| San Diego County | 0.67% | $854,700 |
| Orange County | 0.64% | $962,600 |
| Riverside County | 0.83% | $557,300 |
| San Bernardino County | 0.73% | $505,000 |
| Santa Clara County | 0.68% | $1,490,600 |
| Alameda County | 0.76% | $1,090,100 |
| Sacramento County | 0.76% | $534,200 |
| Kern County | 0.89% | $338,300 |
| Imperial County | 0.83% | $309,600 |
See property tax across every county in California at the California property tax calculator , or check your California income tax with the California income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Contra Costa County?
The Contra Costa County Assessor's Office pins your figure to Proposition 13's rules at the time of purchase, and the rate area covering your parcel bills against that number instead of what the home would fetch today. Because the cap only resets at sale or major improvement, how long you've owned the home matters as much as its location.
How do I appeal my Contra Costa County assessment?
You can request a free informal review of your assessed value directly from the assessor's office, and if you still disagree, the county's appeals board takes formal filings ahead of the annual deadline.
Does Contra Costa County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — an owner-occupied home in Contra Costa gets California's homeowners' exemption, trimming the taxable figure beyond whatever Proposition 13 has already capped.
Why does my Contra Costa County neighbor pay less property tax than me?
Most likely because they've owned their home longer and their assessed value has only grown by Proposition 13's capped annual amount, while your assessed value reset to a higher purchase price when you bought more recently. Local levy rates within the same tax rate area are typically similar, so the gap usually comes down to assessed value.
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