California Property Tax Calculator
Estimate your California property tax for the 2026 tax year. Enter your home's assessed value and county to see your annual bill, including the 1% base rate (Proposition 13), local assessments, and special taxes.Updated 2026
California Property Tax Estimator — Quick Look
Estimated annual property tax for common home values (Los Angeles County, primary residence, with homeowner's exemption).
| Assessed Value | Base Tax (1%) | Local Assessments | Total Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,000 | $1,200 | $3,200 | 1.60% |
| $350,000 | $3,500 | $1,200 | $4,700 | 1.34% |
| $500,000 | $5,000 | $1,200 | $6,200 | 1.24% |
| $650,000 | $6,500 | $1,200 | $7,700 | 1.18% |
| $800,000 | $8,000 | $1,200 | $9,200 | 1.15% |
| $1,000,000 | $10,000 | $1,200 | $11,200 | 1.12% |
| $1,500,000 | $15,000 | $1,200 | $16,200 | 1.08% |
| $2,000,000 | $20,000 | $1,200 | $21,200 | 1.06% |
* Estimates for primary residence with $7,000 homeowner's exemption. Actual tax varies by county, local assessments, and special districts.
California Property Tax Information 2026
Base Property Tax Rate: 1.00% (Proposition 13) Constitutional Limit
Proposition 13 (1978): Limits property tax to 1% of assessed value at time of purchase. Annual assessed value increases are capped at 2% (or inflation, whichever is lower).
Proposition 19 (2020): Allows homeowners aged 55+, severely disabled, or victims of wildfires/natural disasters to transfer their Proposition 13 tax base to a new home (up to 3 times).
Proposition 1 (2024): Authorized $10 billion in bonds for affordable housing and infrastructure projects, which may affect local assessment rates.
Key Exemptions:
- Homeowner's Exemption: $7,000 reduction in assessed value for primary residences (saves ~$70–$100 per year)
- Disabled Veterans Exemption: Up to $150,000 reduction for qualifying disabled veterans
- Senior Citizen Exemption: Some local jurisdictions offer additional property tax postponement programs for seniors
Local Assessments: Voter-approved bonds, parcel taxes, Mello-Roos districts, and special assessments can add 0.02%–0.45% to the effective rate.
Source: California State Board of Equalization — boe.ca.gov · Updated July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — California Property Tax
Total Tax = (Assessed Value × 1%) + Local Assessments - Exemptions
For example, on a $500,000 home with $1,200 in local assessments and $7,000 exemption: Tax = ($493,000 × 1%) + $1,200 = $6,130.
📊 Data Methodology
California property tax calculations use the 1% base rate established by Proposition 13 (1978). County-specific local assessment data is based on published rates from the California State Board of Equalization and county assessor offices. Homeowner's exemption of $7,000 is included as default. Proposition 19 and Proposition 1 (2024) provisions are reflected in local assessment estimates. Source: California BOE · California Tax Data · Updated July 2026