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Butte County, CA Property Tax Calculator

Butte County homeowners pay a median $2,951 a year in property tax, 0.69% of a median $424,700 home: the same as California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Butte County by home value, at 0.69%

Home value	A year	A month
$210,000	$1,460	$122
$320,000	$2,224	$185
$420,000	$2,919	$243
$640,000	$4,448	$371
$850,000	$5,908	$492

Butte County against California and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Butte County	0.69%	$2,951	$424,700	$67,928
California	0.70%	$5,124	$734,700	$99,122
United States	0.94%	$3,119	$332,700	$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Butte County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Butte County?

The effective rate is 0.69%: a median $2,951 a year on a median $424,700 home. That's the 25th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Butte County?

About $2,780 a year, $232 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Butte County compare with the rest of California?

Its rate is the same as the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.

How do I lower my Butte County property tax?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.

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Sources

US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25077, B25103, B19013, B25064)

Updated Sep 30, 2026 by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.