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Orange County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Orange County homeowners pay a median $6,330 a year in property tax, 0.66% of a median $962,600 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Orange County by home value, at 0.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $480,000 | $3,158 | $263 |
| $720,000 | $4,738 | $395 |
| $960,000 | $6,317 | $526 |
| $1,440,000 | $9,475 | $790 |
| $1,930,000 | $12,699 | $1,058 |
Orange County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 0.66% | $6,330 | $962,600 | $116,289 |
| 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 Orange 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 Orange County?
The effective rate is 0.66%: a median $6,330 a year on a median $962,600 home. That's the 35th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Orange County?
About $2,632 a year, $219 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Orange 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 Orange 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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