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El Dorado County, CA Property Tax Calculator
El Dorado County homeowners pay a median $4,753 a year in property tax, 0.70% of a median $679,900 home: the same as California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in El Dorado County by home value, at 0.70%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $340,000 | $2,377 | $198 |
| $510,000 | $3,565 | $297 |
| $680,000 | $4,753 | $396 |
| $1,020,000 | $7,130 | $594 |
| $1,360,000 | $9,506 | $792 |
El Dorado County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County | 0.70% | $4,753 | $679,900 | $108,845 |
| 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado County?
The effective rate is 0.70%: a median $4,753 a year on a median $679,900 home. That's the 23rd highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in El Dorado County?
About $2,796 a year, $233 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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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