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Monterey County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Monterey County homeowners pay a median $4,910 a year in property tax, 0.63% of a median $781,000 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Monterey County by home value, at 0.63%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $390,000 | $2,453 | $204 |
| $590,000 | $3,711 | $309 |
| $780,000 | $4,906 | $409 |
| $1,170,000 | $7,359 | $613 |
| $1,560,000 | $9,812 | $818 |
Monterey County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County | 0.63% | $4,910 | $781,000 | $97,230 |
| 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 Monterey 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 Monterey County?
The effective rate is 0.63%: a median $4,910 a year on a median $781,000 home. That's the 39th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Monterey County?
About $2,516 a year, $210 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Monterey County compare with the rest of California?
Its rate is below the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Monterey 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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