California Property Tax Calculator

Estimate California property taxes under Proposition 13 rules.

Calculate Your California Property Taxes

How are Property Taxes Calculated in California?

California property taxes are governed by Proposition 13, which caps the basic tax rate at 1% plus any voter-approved local obligations.

Key aspects:

  • 1% base tax rate
  • Property value increases capped at 2% annually
  • Reassessment occurs upon sale or major improvements

County Tax Rates

California County Tax Rates

County
Tax Rate
Median Home Value
Median Tax Payment