Sacramento County Property Tax Calculator
Sacramento County's property tax mechanics mirror the rest of California — the Sacramento County Assessor pegs a value to your purchase price, and Proposition 13 limits how fast it can climb each year until the home sells again — but the region's comparatively moderate home values mean the assessed-value gap between longtime owners and recent buyers tends to be smaller than in coastal counties. Swap in Sacramento County above and drop a home value in to see the projected bill.
Annual Property Tax
$4,065Monthly (Escrow)
$339Effective Rate
0.76%Sacramento County's effective rate (0.76%) is 9% higher than the California average (0.70%).
Edit inputs ↑Sacramento County Effective Rate
0.76%
Vs. California Average
9% higher
California National Rank
#32 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$534,200
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$4,065
Monthly Equivalent
$339
Property tax in Sacramento County, California
- The Sacramento County Assessor establishes assessed value at purchase, and Proposition 13 caps its annual growth afterward.
- A sale or a sizable new-construction project brings the assessed figure back to current market terms.
- An assessor's-office review is available informally, or an owner can go straight to the county's appeals board with a formal request.
- Owner-occupants can claim the homeowners' exemption too, trimming a bit more off the taxable figure beyond 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 |
| Contra Costa County | 0.78% | $866,800 |
| 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 Sacramento County?
The Sacramento County Assessor ties your figure to whatever you originally paid for the home, with Proposition 13 limiting how fast that number can climb from there, and the local rate area bills against it. Because home values here have historically appreciated more moderately than in coastal counties, the gap between assessed and market value is often narrower.
How do I appeal my Sacramento County assessment?
An informal review with the assessor's office is worth trying first; if the disagreement continues, a formal case can go to the appeals board ahead of the annual cutoff, using comparable sales as your evidence.
Does Sacramento County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes, through California's homeowners' exemption, which reduces the taxable assessed value of an owner-occupied primary residence on top of the Proposition 13 growth cap already in place.
How much does Sacramento County property tax typically run?
It depends heavily on how long you've owned the home and what you paid for it, since Proposition 13 ties assessed value to your purchase date rather than today's market price. Enter your home's value in the calculator above with Sacramento County selected for a closer estimate.
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