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Shasta County, CA Property Tax Calculator

Shasta County homeowners pay a median $2,542 a year in property tax, 0.69% of a median $366,400 home: the same as California's 0.70% but below the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Shasta County by home value, at 0.69%

Home value	A year	A month
$180,000	$1,249	$104
$270,000	$1,874	$156
$370,000	$2,568	$214
$550,000	$3,817	$318
$730,000	$5,066	$422

Shasta County against California and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Shasta County	0.69%	$2,542	$366,400	$72,636
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 Shasta 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 Shasta County?

The effective rate is 0.69%: a median $2,542 a year on a median $366,400 home. That's the 26th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Shasta County?

About $2,776 a year, $231 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Shasta County compare with the rest of California?

Its rate is the same as the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.

How do I lower my Shasta 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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Sources

US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25077, B25103, B19013, B25064)

Updated Sep 30, 2026 by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.