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Riverside County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Riverside County homeowners pay a median $4,348 a year in property tax, 0.78% of a median $557,300 home: above California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Riverside County by home value, at 0.78%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $280,000 | $2,184 | $182 |
| $420,000 | $3,276 | $273 |
| $560,000 | $4,368 | $364 |
| $840,000 | $6,552 | $546 |
| $1,110,000 | $8,658 | $722 |
Riverside County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County | 0.78% | $4,348 | $557,300 | $93,074 |
| 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 Riverside 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 Riverside County?
The effective rate is 0.78%: a median $4,348 a year on a median $557,300 home. That's the 5th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Riverside County?
About $3,120 a year, $260 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Riverside 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 Riverside 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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