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Placer County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Placer County homeowners pay a median $5,812 a year in property tax, 0.84% of a median $688,100 home: above California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Placer County by home value, at 0.84%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $340,000 | $2,873 | $239 |
| $520,000 | $4,394 | $366 |
| $690,000 | $5,831 | $486 |
| $1,030,000 | $8,704 | $725 |
| $1,380,000 | $11,661 | $972 |
Placer County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County | 0.84% | $5,812 | $688,100 | $115,998 |
| 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 Placer 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 Placer County?
The effective rate is 0.84%: a median $5,812 a year on a median $688,100 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Placer County?
About $3,380 a year, $282 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Placer 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 Placer 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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