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Tehama County, CA Property Tax Calculator

Tehama County homeowners pay a median $2,118 a year in property tax, 0.62% of a median $339,600 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Tehama County by home value, at 0.62%

Home value	A year	A month
$170,000	$1,061	$88
$250,000	$1,560	$130
$340,000	$2,122	$177
$510,000	$3,182	$265
$680,000	$4,243	$354

Tehama County against California and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Tehama County	0.62%	$2,118	$339,600	$63,784
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 Tehama 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 Tehama County?

The effective rate is 0.62%: a median $2,118 a year on a median $339,600 home. That's the 40th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.

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

About $2,496 a year, $208 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Tehama 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 Tehama 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.