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Kings County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Kings County homeowners pay a median $2,425 a year in property tax, 0.75% of a median $324,300 home: above California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Kings County by home value, at 0.75%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $1,197 | $100 |
| $240,000 | $1,795 | $150 |
| $320,000 | $2,394 | $199 |
| $490,000 | $3,665 | $305 |
| $650,000 | $4,862 | $405 |
Kings County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | 0.75% | $2,425 | $324,300 | $70,995 |
| 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 Kings 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 Kings County?
The effective rate is 0.75%: a median $2,425 a year on a median $324,300 home. That's the 11th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kings County?
About $2,992 a year, $249 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kings County compare with the rest of California?
Its rate is above the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Kings 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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