California Property Tax Rate Changes for 2026-27
The bills mailed in October 2026 carry each county's 2026-27 ad-valorem rates. This page compares them with 2025-26, Tax Rate Area by Tax Rate Area, for the 16 counties whose two rate books we have extracted in the same form: Butte, El Dorado, Kings, Mendocino, Nevada, Orange, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Solano, Sonoma, Tulare, Yolo. Across their 3,020,589 parcels in rated areas, the rate fell for 47% and rose for 51.3%. The biggest median move up was Shasta (+0.0111 points); the biggest move down was Kings (−0.0244).
Quick answer: the 1% Proposition 13 base did not change anywhere. Every move below is in the voter-approved bond rates on top of it, which fall as assessed values grow or bonds are repaid and rise when a district issues a new series. A rate that fell a hundredth of a point is still outweighed, on a home that did not sell, by the 2% inflation increase in assessed value.
Median rate by county, 2025-26 vs 2026-27
| County | Median 2025-26 | Median 2026-27 | Change (pts) | Parcels up | Parcels down | Rated TRAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 1.0809% | 1.0791% | −0.0018 | 59.0% | 41.0% | 597 |
| El Dorado County | 1.0555% | 1.0492% | −0.0063 | under 0.1% | nearly all | 366 |
| Kings County | 1.1004% | 1.0760% | −0.0244 | 43.8% | 56.2% | 509 |
| Mendocino County | 1.1200% | 1.1240% | +0.0040 | 34.5% | 65.5% | 254 |
| Nevada County | 1.0544% | 1.0501% | −0.0043 | under 0.1% | 53.2% | 156 |
| Orange County | 1.0593% | 1.0599% | +0.0006 | 85.8% | 12.1% | 3,477 |
| Plumas County | 1.0423% | 1.0405% | −0.0018 | 0.0% | 95.7% | 206 |
| Sacramento County | 1.1454% | 1.1388% | −0.0066 | 58.1% | 41.9% | 1,141 |
| San Joaquin County | 1.1100% | 1.0985% | −0.0115 | 22.8% | 77.2% | 915 |
| Santa Barbara County | 1.0686% | 1.0675% | −0.0011 | 1.8% | 98.2% | 560 |
| Santa Cruz County | 1.1401% | 1.1287% | −0.0114 | 3.0% | 97.0% | 311 |
| Shasta County | 1.0655% | 1.0766% | +0.0111 | 73.9% | 25.2% | 935 |
| Solano County | 1.1194% | 1.1211% | +0.0017 | 58.4% | 41.6% | 923 |
| Sonoma County | 1.1347% | 1.1295% | −0.0052 | 3.7% | 96.3% | 677 |
| Tulare County | 1.0797% | 1.0845% | +0.0048 | 62.2% | 36.8% | 1,029 |
| Yolo County | 1.0808% | 1.0692% | −0.0116 | 1.3% | 98.7% | 299 |
Medians are weighted by the parcels in each Tax Rate Area (2025 Assessor roll aggregates, the same both years); “rated TRAs” are areas with a rate line in both books and at least one parcel. Download every TRA: rate-changes-2026-27.csv.
Butte County: 1.0809% → 1.0791% (−0.0018 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 59.0% of Butte County's 95,806 rated parcels and fell for 41.0%. The parcel-weighted median moved the opposite way from the typical Tax Rate Area (+0.0005 at the median area): a few heavily populated areas outweigh many lightly populated ones. The largest increase was +0.0095, shared by 23 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 005000, 005001, 005003). The largest decrease was −0.0204, shared by 66 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001000, 001001, 001009).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUSD ELECTION 2012 | 0.0196% | 0.0298% | +0.0102 | 37,528 | school district facilities bonds |
| CUSD ELECTION 2024 | 0.0550% | 0.0455% | −0.0095 | 37,528 | school district facilities bonds |
| OUHSD ELECTION 2008 | 0.0123% | 0.0017% | −0.0106 | 28,499 | school district facilities bonds |
| CUSD ELECTION 1998 | 0.0170% | 0.0109% | −0.0061 | 37,528 | school district facilities bonds |
| CUSD ELECTION 2016 | 0.0221% | 0.0272% | +0.0051 | 37,528 | school district facilities bonds |
| PUSD ELECTION 2018 | 0.0249% | 0.0336% | +0.0087 | 19,028 | school district facilities bonds |
| ORO ELEM ELECTION 2002 | 0.0163% | 0.0060% | −0.0103 | 13,423 | school district facilities bonds |
| BUTTE COLLEGE ELECTION 2002 | 0.0136% | 0.0148% | +0.0012 | 95,062 | community college district bonds |
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 33,757 | 1.1501% | 1.1506% | +0.0005 |
| Oroville | 15,457 | 1.0770% | 1.0603% | −0.0167 |
| Paradise | 11,560 | 1.0613% | 1.0708% | +0.0095 |
| Magalia | 5,874 | 1.0613% | 1.0708% | +0.0095 |
| Gridley | 3,626 | 1.0809% | 1.0791% | −0.0018 |
| Berry Creek | 1,611 | 1.0608% | 1.0543% | −0.0065 |
| Durham | 1,369 | 1.1286% | 1.1227% | −0.0059 |
| Palermo | 1,291 | 1.0608% | 1.0543% | −0.0065 |
| Biggs | 1,078 | 1.0908% | 1.0704% | −0.0204 |
| Concow | 876 | 1.0608% | 1.0543% | −0.0065 |
| Forest Ranch | 839 | 1.1501% | 1.1506% | +0.0005 |
| Bangor | 431 | 1.0608% | 1.0543% | −0.0065 |
Butte County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
El Dorado County: 1.0555% → 1.0492% (−0.0063 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding under 0.1% of El Dorado County's 114,589 rated parcels and fell for nearly all. The largest increase was +0.0009, shared by 2 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 072060, 072061). The largest decrease was −0.0236, shared by 7 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 069003, 069007, 069013).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voter Debt: Los Rios College Election of 2002 | 0.0078% | 0.0015% | −0.0063 | 82,009 | community college district bonds |
| Voter Debt: Los Rios College Election of 2008 | 0.0130% | 0.0147% | +0.0017 | 82,009 | community college district bonds |
| Voter Debt: Lake Tahoe Unified Schl Elctn1999 | 0.0136% | 0.0119% | −0.0017 | 28,555 | school district facilities bonds |
| Voter Debt: Black Oak Mine Unified Electn2024 | 0.0486% | 0.0444% | −0.0042 | 9,186 | school district facilities bonds |
| Voter Debt: Tahoe Truckee Unified SFID#2 2014 | 0.0192% | 0.0071% | −0.0120 | 2,937 | school district facilities bonds |
| Voter Debt: Lake Tahoe Unified Schl Elctn2024 | 0.0330% | 0.0319% | −0.0011 | 28,555 | school district facilities bonds |
| Voter Debt: Rescue Elementary Election 1998 | 0.0243% | 0.0228% | −0.0015 | 14,668 | school district facilities bonds |
| Voter Debt: Tahoe Truckee UnifiedSFID#2 99&02 | 0.0213% | 0.0144% | −0.0069 | 2,937 | school district facilities bonds |
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated El Dorado | 94,695 | 1.0555% | 1.0492% | −0.0063 |
| South Lake Tahoe | 15,170 | 1.0946% | 1.0923% | −0.0023 |
| Placerville | 4,588 | 1.0475% | 1.0407% | −0.0068 |
El Dorado County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Kings County: 1.1004% → 1.0760% (−0.0244 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 43.8% of Kings County's 52,422 rated parcels and fell for 56.2%. The largest increase was +0.0245, shared by 6 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 092003, 092008, 092009). The largest decrease was TRA 093000, 1.0822% → 0.9928% (−0.0894). Among areas with parcels, the 2026-27 book adds 1 Tax Rate Area and drops 0.
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HILLS #3 12-A | 0.0053% | 0.0075% | +0.0021 | 19,948 | school or college district facilities bonds |
| WEST HILLS #3 16REF B | 0.0085% | 0.0106% | +0.0021 | 19,948 | school or college district facilities bonds |
| ARMONA ELEM GO BONDS - 2024 | 0.0335% | 0.0210% | −0.0125 | 3,056 | school district facilities bonds |
| COS/HFD 06 GOB | 0.0150% | 0.0162% | +0.0012 | 26,320 | community college district bonds |
| CORCORAN HOSP 19 REF | 0.0478% | 0.0508% | +0.0030 | 7,889 | a local hospital or health-care district bond |
| ARMONA EL 13 REF | 0.0173% | 0.0119% | −0.0054 | 3,056 | school district facilities bonds |
| STATE CENTER CC 16-C | 0.0078% | 0.0010% | −0.0068 | 658 | community college district bonds |
| RIVERDALE JUSD GOB 2020A | 0.0244% | 0.0117% | −0.0128 | 266 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: HANFORD HI GO BONDS - 2004 (0.0213%, 26,320 parcels); HANFORD HI GO BONDS - 2014 REF (0.0033%, 26,320 parcels); HANFORD HI GO BONDS - 2016 (0.0032%, 26,320 parcels); WEST HILLS #3 08-B (0.0071%, 19,948 parcels); HANFORD EL GO BONDS - 2016 (0.0193%, 14,648 parcels); HANFORD EL GO BOND - 2024 (0.0128%, 14,648 parcels) and 6 more. Gone from the book: HANFORD HI 14 REF GOB (was 0.0040%); HANFORD HI 16 A (was 0.0025%); HANFORD HI 16 B (was 0.0017%); HANFORD HI GOB 16-C (was 0.0084%); HANFORD HIGH 25 REF (was 0.0298%); West Hills CCD 2021 Ref ,SFID #3 (was 0.0069%) and 22 more.
2 levy lines were renamed (2 of them also changed rate: 1 in the table above, 1 below the table's cut-off).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 22,068 | 1.1004% | 1.0760% | −0.0244 |
| Lemoore | 8,910 | 1.0652% | 1.0827% | +0.0175 |
| Corcoran | 3,914 | 1.0528% | 1.0558% | +0.0030 |
| Avenal | 2,144 | 1.1180% | 1.1262% | +0.0082 |
| Armona | 1,329 | 1.1369% | 1.0944% | −0.0425 |
| Stratford | 404 | 1.0419% | 1.0634% | +0.0215 |
| Kettleman City | 365 | 1.1180% | 1.1262% | +0.0082 |
| Kingsburg | 259 | 1.1180% | 1.1070% | −0.0110 |
Kings County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Mendocino County: 1.1200% → 1.1240% (+0.0040 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 34.5% of Mendocino County's 60,414 rated parcels and fell for 65.5%. The parcel-weighted median moved the opposite way from the typical Tax Rate Area (−0.0110 at the median area): a few heavily populated areas outweigh many lightly populated ones. The largest increase was +0.0230, shared by 13 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 155001, 155002, 155003). The largest decrease was −0.0190, shared by 48 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 004000, 004001, 004007).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00WD Willits Unified Bond | 0.0670% | 0.0440% | −0.0230 | 11,886 | school district facilities bonds |
| B00U2 Ukiah Unified Bond | 0.1910% | 0.1760% | −0.0150 | 15,627 | school district facilities bonds |
| B00ME Mendocino-Lake Community College Bond | 0.0190% | 0.0230% | +0.0040 | 40,782 | community college district bonds |
| B00FD Fort Bragg Unified Bond | 0.1370% | 0.1550% | +0.0180 | 7,599 | school district facilities bonds |
| B00MD Mendocino Unified Bond | 0.1230% | 0.1050% | −0.0180 | 5,387 | school district facilities bonds |
| B00LB Laytonville Unified Bond | 0.0360% | 0.0550% | +0.0190 | 3,950 | school district facilities bonds |
| B00RD Mendo College/Rdwd JC Bond | 0.0090% | 0.0080% | −0.0010 | 14,755 | community college district bonds |
| B00SJ Sonoma Junior College 2002 Bond | 0.0110% | 0.0090% | −0.0020 | 4,877 | community college district bonds |
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 6,810 | 1.2100% | 1.1990% | −0.0110 |
| Willits | 5,730 | 1.0860% | 1.0670% | −0.0190 |
| Fort Bragg | 2,896 | 1.1570% | 1.1740% | +0.0170 |
| Covelo | 1,325 | 1.1040% | 1.1060% | +0.0020 |
| Laytonville | 1,131 | 1.0550% | 1.0780% | +0.0230 |
| Redwood Valley | 713 | 1.2100% | 1.1990% | −0.0110 |
| Gualala | 536 | 1.0295% | 1.0270% | −0.0025 |
| Mendocino | 339 | 1.1430% | 1.1240% | −0.0190 |
| Potter Valley | 307 | 1.0500% | 1.0550% | +0.0050 |
| Point Arena | 208 | 1.0295% | 1.0270% | −0.0025 |
| Manchester | 178 | 1.0295% | 1.0270% | −0.0025 |
| Leggett | 147 | 1.0090% | 1.0080% | −0.0010 |
Mendocino County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Nevada County: 1.0544% → 1.0501% (−0.0043 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding under 0.1% of Nevada County's 64,120 rated parcels and fell for 53.2%, with 46.8% unchanged. The largest increase was TRA 000511, 1.0892% → 1.0942% (+0.0050). The largest decrease was −0.0043, shared by 35 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 003001, 003003, 003008).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voter Debt: Sierra College SFID #1 2004 | 0.0102% | 0.0074% | −0.0028 | 18,449 | community college district bonds |
| Voter Debt: Sierra College SFID #2 2004 | 0.0234% | 0.0240% | +0.0006 | 45,670 | community college district bonds |
| Voter Debt: TTJUSD SFID #1 2014 | 0.0289% | 0.0278% | −0.0011 | 18,449 | school district facilities bonds |
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,346 | 1.0544% | 1.0501% | −0.0043 |
| Grass Valley | 5,824 | 1.0664% | 1.0662% | −0.0002 |
| Nevada City | 1,800 | 1.0458% | 1.0458% | 0.0000 |
Nevada County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Orange County: 1.0593% → 1.0599% (+0.0006 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 85.8% of Orange County's 966,591 rated parcels and fell for 12.1%, with 2.1% unchanged. The largest increase was +0.0216, shared by 209 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001005, 001010, 001017). The largest decrease was −0.0152, shared by 29 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001002, 001024, 003002).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANCHO SANTIAGO CCD-EL2002 SER A-1 REF2020 | 0.0259% | 0.0070% | −0.0190 | 132,032 | community college district bonds |
| NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CCD-EL2002 SER 2003B | 0.0051% | 0.0132% | +0.0080 | 231,967 | community college district bonds |
| METRO WATER DIST-MWDOC- 1205999 | 0.0070% | 0.0085% | +0.0015 | 641,974 | local water, sewer, or flood-control obligations |
| PYLUSD-EL2002 SER B & C REF2021 | 0.0077% | 0.0223% | +0.0146 | 49,625 | school district facilities bonds |
| PYLUSD-EL2008 SER A REF2015 2025 | 0.0129% | 0.0011% | −0.0118 | 49,625 | school district facilities bonds |
| COAST CCD-EL2002 SER 2006B REF2013A | 0.0055% | 0.0080% | +0.0025 | 212,338 | community college district bonds |
| PYLUSD-EL2008 SER B REF2019 2021A | 0.0058% | 0.0158% | +0.0100 | 49,625 | school district facilities bonds |
| GARDEN GROVE USD-EL2010 SER B | 0.0159% | 0.0238% | +0.0079 | 62,796 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: RANCHO SANTIAGO CCD-EL2002 SER 2006C REF2013 (0.0186%, 132,032 parcels); PYLUSD-EL2002 SER 2004B (0.0079%, 49,625 parcels); SANTA ANA USD-EL2024 SER 2026A (0.0253%, 46,746 parcels); SANTA ANA USD-EL2008 SER F (0.0085%, 46,746 parcels); TUSTIN USD SFID2012-1-EL2012 SER D (0.0076%, 36,971 parcels); FULLERTON SD-EL2024 SER A (0.0301%, 31,666 parcels) and 2 more. Gone from the book: CAPISTRANO USD SFID #1-EL1999 REF2022 (was 0.0014%); ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SD-EL2002 SER 2002A REF2015 (was 0.0122%); NEWPORT-MESA USD-EL2000 SER 2010 REF (was 0.0025%); PYLUSD-EL2008 SER E (was 0.0043%); PYLUSD-EL2008 SER Q (was 0.0042%); SANTA ANA USD-EL2008 SER C (was 0.0076%) and 8 more.
2 levy lines were renamed (2 of them also changed rate: 1 in the table above, 1 below the table's cut-off).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 92,946 | 1.0343% | 1.0352% | +0.0009 |
| Anaheim | 72,991 | 1.1363% | 1.1322% | −0.0041 |
| Huntington Beach | 64,254 | 1.0992% | 1.1010% | +0.0018 |
| Santa Ana | 64,236 | 1.1195% | 1.1406% | +0.0211 |
| Mission Viejo | 41,006 | 1.0084% | 1.0085% | +0.0001 |
| Orange | 38,862 | 1.0593% | 1.0599% | +0.0006 |
| Garden Grove | 37,262 | 1.1753% | 1.1816% | +0.0063 |
| Fullerton | 35,031 | 1.0888% | 1.1066% | +0.0178 |
| Newport Beach | 29,453 | 1.0477% | 1.0513% | +0.0036 |
| San Clemente | 26,401 | 1.0084% | 1.0085% | +0.0001 |
| Costa Mesa | 26,082 | 1.0477% | 1.0513% | +0.0036 |
| Yorba Linda | 24,760 | 1.0599% | 1.0815% | +0.0216 |
Orange County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Plumas County: 1.0423% → 1.0405% (−0.0018 points)
Rates rose in none of Plumas County's 25,481 rated parcels' Tax Rate Areas and fell for 95.7%, with 4.3% unchanged. The largest decrease was −0.0036, shared by 43 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 053000, 053003, 053005).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas USD Bond Measure A | 0.0119% | 0.0110% | −0.0010 | 24,381 | school district facilities bonds |
| Plumas USD Bond Measure B | 0.0303% | 0.0295% | −0.0008 | 24,381 | school district facilities bonds |
| Plumas District Hospital Bond 2008 | 0.0345% | 0.0327% | −0.0017 | 4,681 | a local hospital or health-care district bond |
2 levy lines were renamed (2 of them also changed rate: 2 in the table above).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 1,837 | 1.1223% | 1.1205% | −0.0018 |
| Portola | 1,787 | 1.0423% | 1.0405% | −0.0018 |
| Chester | 1,398 | 1.1223% | 1.1205% | −0.0018 |
| Lake Almanor Peninsula | 1,238 | 1.1223% | 1.1205% | −0.0018 |
| Graeagle | 1,196 | 1.0423% | 1.0405% | −0.0018 |
| Greenville | 995 | 1.0423% | 1.0405% | −0.0018 |
| East Quincy | 923 | 1.0768% | 1.0732% | −0.0036 |
| Quincy | 784 | 1.0768% | 1.0732% | −0.0036 |
| Lake Almanor West | 681 | 1.1223% | 1.1205% | −0.0018 |
| Mohawk | 628 | 1.0423% | 1.0405% | −0.0018 |
| Hamilton Branch | 532 | 1.1223% | 1.1205% | −0.0018 |
| American Valley | 497 | 1.0768% | 1.0732% | −0.0036 |
Plumas County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Sacramento County: 1.1454% → 1.1388% (−0.0066 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 58.1% of Sacramento County's 499,605 rated parcels and fell for 41.9%. The parcel-weighted median moved the opposite way from the typical Tax Rate Area (+0.0011 at the median area): a few heavily populated areas outweigh many lightly populated ones. The largest increase was +0.0346, shared by 134 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 03041, 03042, 03051). The largest decrease was −0.0468, shared by 50 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 05001, 05002, 05004).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELK GROVE UNIFIED GOB | 0.0249% | 0.0641% | +0.0392 | 122,271 | Repair and modernization of classrooms, roofs, plumbing and HVAC, student safety/security, career-technical facilities, and instructional technology. |
| TWIN RIVERS UNIFIED GOB | 0.0543% | 0.0927% | +0.0384 | 58,913 | Middle and high school facilities: HVAC/electrical, drinking water, playgrounds, asbestos/mold/lead, roofs, security, classrooms. Also remaining 2006-authorization (Measure G-era) high-school debt. |
| LOS RIOS COLLEGE GOB | 0.0208% | 0.0162% | −0.0046 | 469,905 | Campus facilities at American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City Colleges (classrooms, labs, repairs). |
| TWIN RIVERS ELEM GOB | 0.0331% | 0.0096% | −0.0235 | 50,897 | Elementary school facilities in the former elementary districts. |
| SAN JUAN UNIFIED GOB | 0.1567% | 0.1632% | +0.0065 | 104,273 | Repair and upgrade of aging classrooms, roofs, labs, asbestos/lead removal, safety, and related school facilities. District policy has emphasized shorter bond maturities than typical 30-year school debt. |
| GALT JT ELEM GOB | 0.0715% | 0.0451% | −0.0264 | 11,484 | Elementary school facilities (repair, construction, modernization). |
| GRANT JT HIGH GOB | 0.0291% | 0.0252% | −0.0039 | 58,913 | High school facilities from pre-unification Grant JUHSD authorizations. |
| GALT JT HIGH GOB | 0.0527% | 0.0358% | −0.0169 | 13,267 | High school facilities. |
12 levy lines were renamed (12 of them also changed rate: 4 in the table above, 8 below the table's cut-off).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 252,980 | 1.1454% | 1.1388% | −0.0066 |
| Elk Grove | 62,937 | 1.0457% | 1.0803% | +0.0346 |
| Folsom | 30,845 | 1.0907% | 1.0832% | −0.0075 |
| Citrus Heights | 27,279 | 1.1873% | 1.1884% | +0.0011 |
| Rancho Cordova | 25,273 | 1.2967% | 1.2832% | −0.0135 |
| Carmichael | 17,119 | 1.2077% | 1.1982% | −0.0095 |
| Fair Oaks | 15,345 | 1.2042% | 1.2047% | +0.0005 |
| Antelope | 14,208 | 1.1133% | 1.1246% | +0.0113 |
| Galt | 11,622 | 1.1498% | 1.1030% | −0.0468 |
| Orangevale | 11,599 | 1.1873% | 1.1884% | +0.0011 |
| North Highlands | 8,566 | 1.1785% | 1.1870% | +0.0085 |
| Rio Linda | 5,365 | 1.1785% | 1.1870% | +0.0085 |
Sacramento County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
San Joaquin County: 1.1100% → 1.0985% (−0.0115 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 22.8% of San Joaquin County's 251,987 rated parcels and fell for 77.2%. The largest increase was +0.0109, shared by 206 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 003000, 003002, 003004). The largest decrease was −0.0467, shared by 10 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 094000, 094001, 094002). Among areas with parcels, the 2026-27 book adds 6 Tax Rate Areas and drops 0.
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKTON USD 2005 MEASURE C BOND | 0.0429% | 0.0186% | −0.0243 | 57,546 | school district facilities bonds |
| STOCKTON USD 2008 MEASURE Q BOND | 0.0574% | 0.0752% | +0.0178 | 57,546 | school district facilities bonds |
| LODI USD 2002 MEASURE K BOND | 0.0146% | 0.0034% | −0.0112 | 57,791 | school district facilities bonds |
| DELTA COLLEGE 2004 MEASURE L BOND | 0.0110% | 0.0092% | −0.0018 | 244,536 | community college district bonds |
| TRACY SFID3 2008 MEASURE S BOND | 0.0323% | 0.0147% | −0.0176 | 23,647 | school district facilities bonds |
| DELTA COLL SFID1 2024 MEASURE K BOND | 0.0146% | 0.0129% | −0.0017 | 244,536 | community college district bonds |
| STOCKTON USD 2000 MEASURE G BOND | 0.0176% | 0.0118% | −0.0058 | 57,546 | school district facilities bonds |
| STOCKTON USD 2018 MEASURE C BOND | 0.0230% | 0.0288% | +0.0058 | 57,546 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: STOCKTON USD 2022 MEASURE C BOND (0.0218%, 57,546 parcels). Gone from the book: GALT JT ELEM 2001 MEASURE W BOND (was 0.0247%).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 83,909 | 1.2146% | 1.2255% | +0.0109 |
| Unincorporated | 46,785 | 1.0922% | 1.0631% | −0.0291 |
| Manteca | 30,971 | 1.1100% | 1.0985% | −0.0115 |
| Tracy | 29,394 | 1.1483% | 1.1254% | −0.0229 |
| Lodi | 21,047 | 1.0801% | 1.0623% | −0.0178 |
| Lathrop | 13,052 | 1.1100% | 1.0985% | −0.0115 |
| Mountain House | 9,969 | 1.0623% | 1.0553% | −0.0070 |
| Ripon | 5,307 | 1.0567% | 1.0529% | −0.0038 |
| Escalon | 2,607 | 1.0521% | 1.0513% | −0.0008 |
San Joaquin County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Santa Barbara County: 1.0686% → 1.0675% (−0.0011 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 1.8% of Santa Barbara County's 132,866 rated parcels and fell for 98.2%. The largest increase was +0.0004, shared by 17 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 004000, 004001, 004002). The largest decrease was −0.0158, shared by 44 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001000, 001001, 001007).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Bonita Bond 2024-K | 0.0300% | 0.0240% | −0.0060 | 24,000 | school or college district facilities bonds |
| Lompoc Unified Bond 2024-M | 0.0499% | 0.0424% | −0.0075 | 16,393 | school district facilities bonds |
| Lompoc Unified Bond 2002-N | 0.0097% | 0.0029% | −0.0068 | 16,393 | school district facilities bonds |
| Allan Hancock CC Bond 2006-I | 0.0215% | 0.0200% | −0.0015 | 71,138 | community college district bonds |
| SBCC Bond 2008-V | 0.0075% | 0.0060% | −0.0015 | 61,728 | Santa Barbara City College / community college district bonds |
| SB Unified High Bond 2000-V | 0.0047% | 0.0038% | −0.0009 | 53,961 | school district facilities bonds |
| Santa Maria Jt HS Bond 2004-C | 0.0231% | 0.0219% | −0.0011 | 42,804 | school district facilities bonds |
| SB Unified High Bond 2010-Q | 0.0089% | 0.0082% | −0.0007 | 53,961 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: SBCC Bond 2024-P (0.0024%, 61,723 parcels). Gone from the book: SB Unified Elem Bond 1995-R (was 0.0001%); Carp Unified Bond 1995-A (was 0.0009%).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | 40,318 | 1.0540% | 1.0508% | −0.0032 |
| Santa Maria | 36,040 | 1.1128% | 1.1033% | −0.0095 |
| Lompoc | 15,469 | 1.1395% | 1.1237% | −0.0158 |
| Goleta | 11,179 | 1.0465% | 1.0451% | −0.0014 |
| Carpinteria | 6,201 | 1.0471% | 1.0460% | −0.0011 |
| Solvang | 3,015 | 1.0608% | 1.0567% | −0.0041 |
| Buellton | 2,265 | 1.0798% | 1.0771% | −0.0027 |
| Guadalupe | 2,084 | 1.1814% | 1.1818% | +0.0004 |
| Santa Ynez | 2,000 | 1.0625% | 1.0599% | −0.0026 |
| Los Alamos | 827 | 1.0975% | 1.0891% | −0.0084 |
| Summerland | 532 | 1.0471% | 1.0460% | −0.0011 |
| Los Olivos | 479 | 1.0641% | 1.0591% | −0.0050 |
Santa Barbara County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Santa Cruz County: 1.1401% → 1.1287% (−0.0114 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 3.0% of Santa Cruz County's 97,175 rated parcels and fell for 97.0%. The largest increase was +0.0075, shared by 3 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 065006, 065020, 065021). The largest decrease was TRA 055000, 1.1465% → 1.1058% (−0.0407).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABRILLO COL GO DS 1998 Series D | 0.0046% | 0.0014% | −0.0032 | 94,821 | community college district bonds |
| 2012 C PAJARO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0089% | 0.0012% | −0.0078 | 30,568 | school district facilities bonds |
| 2022 A SANTA CRUZ CITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0280% | 0.0240% | −0.0039 | 39,013 | school district facilities bonds |
| 2024 PAJARO VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRIST GOB | 0.0240% | 0.0156% | −0.0084 | 12,406 | a local hospital or health-care district bond |
| 2024 LIVE OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0227% | 0.0083% | −0.0143 | 6,899 | school district facilities bonds |
| 2022 A SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0282% | 0.0238% | −0.0044 | 18,469 | school district facilities bonds |
| 2024 A PAJARO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0564% | 0.0541% | −0.0023 | 30,568 | school district facilities bonds |
| 2013 REF 2002 A SOQUEL ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND | 0.0109% | 0.0047% | −0.0062 | 10,669 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: CABRILLO COL GO DS 2004 Series A (0.0051%, 94,821 parcels); 2025 Pajaro Valley USD Refunding (0.0067%, 30,568 parcels); 2025 Scotts Valley USD Refunding (0.0135%, 7,766 parcels); 2026 A AROMAS/SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND (0.0226%, 77 parcels). Gone from the book: CABRILLO COL GO DS 1998 Series C (was 0.0017%); 1998 C SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND (was 0.0010%); 2014 A SCOTTS VALLEY GO BOND (was 0.0133%).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 27,242 | 1.1401% | 1.1287% | −0.0114 |
| Watsonville | 15,651 | 1.2075% | 1.2033% | −0.0042 |
| Aptos | 10,296 | 1.1305% | 1.1263% | −0.0042 |
| Scotts Valley | 5,252 | 1.1225% | 1.1208% | −0.0017 |
| Capitola | 4,028 | 1.1356% | 1.1258% | −0.0098 |
| Boulder Creek | 4,021 | 1.1458% | 1.1368% | −0.0090 |
| Soquel | 3,084 | 1.1356% | 1.1258% | −0.0098 |
| Felton | 2,435 | 1.1458% | 1.1368% | −0.0090 |
| Ben Lomond | 2,167 | 1.1458% | 1.1368% | −0.0090 |
| Los Gatos | 1,889 | 1.0797% | 1.0839% | +0.0042 |
| La Selva Bch | 169 | 1.1545% | 1.1419% | −0.0126 |
| Freedom | 7 | 1.1545% | 1.1419% | −0.0126 |
Santa Cruz County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Shasta County: 1.0655% → 1.0766% (+0.0111 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 73.9% of Shasta County's 94,365 rated parcels and fell for 25.2%, with 0.9% unchanged. The largest increase was +0.0436, shared by 42 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001003, 001048, 001096). The largest decrease was −0.0020, shared by 7 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 143000, 143001, 143002).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDDING ESD GO BOND 2018 | 0.0001% | 0.0369% | +0.0368 | 14,498 | school district facilities bonds |
| GATEWAY UNIFIED SD GO BOND 2024 | 0.0402% | 0.0634% | +0.0232 | 15,973 | school district facilities bonds |
| COLUMBIA ESD GO BOND 2014 | 0.0001% | 0.0435% | +0.0434 | 4,292 | school district facilities bonds |
| COTTONWOOD UESD GO BOND 2024 | 0.0001% | 0.0281% | +0.0280 | 4,562 | school district facilities bonds |
| S T & T JT COMM COLL G O BOND 2002 | 0.0014% | 0.0025% | +0.0011 | 93,518 | community college district bonds |
| CASCADE ESD GO BOND 2024 | 0.0261% | 0.0363% | +0.0102 | 6,369 | school district facilities bonds |
| SHASTA UNION HSD G O BOND 2001 | 0.0085% | 0.0073% | −0.0012 | 51,899 | school district facilities bonds |
| BELLA VISTA GO BOND 2024 | 0.0215% | 0.0428% | +0.0213 | 2,550 | a voter-approved bond of the district named in the levy |
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | 40,303 | 1.0553% | 1.0805% | +0.0252 |
| Anderson | 8,031 | 1.0969% | 1.1076% | +0.0107 |
| Shasta Lake City | 3,466 | 1.1203% | 1.1426% | +0.0223 |
| Shingletown | 2,996 | 1.0589% | 1.0598% | +0.0009 |
| Cottonwood | 2,704 | 1.0655% | 1.0940% | +0.0285 |
| Burney | 1,776 | 1.0770% | 1.0762% | −0.0008 |
| Palo Cedro | 1,773 | 1.0569% | 1.0582% | +0.0013 |
| Lakehead | 987 | 1.1203% | 1.1426% | +0.0223 |
| Fall River Mills | 809 | 1.0770% | 1.0762% | −0.0008 |
| Bella Vista | 560 | 1.0583% | 1.0798% | +0.0215 |
| Oak Run | 555 | 1.0368% | 1.0370% | +0.0002 |
| Igo | 553 | 1.0368% | 1.0370% | +0.0002 |
Shasta County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Solano County: 1.1194% → 1.1211% (+0.0017 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 58.4% of Solano County's 153,016 rated parcels and fell for 41.6%. The largest increase was +0.0115, shared by 92 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 001008, 001009, 007004). The largest decrease was −0.1072, shared by 2 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 007022, 007024). Among areas with parcels, the 2026-27 book adds 1 Tax Rate Area and drops 0.
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -VVUSD 2020 GO REFUNDING BONDS | 0.0081% | 0.0380% | +0.0299 | 29,729 | school district facilities bonds |
| -SCC 2015 GO REFUNDING BONDS | 0.0066% | 0.0094% | +0.0027 | 145,976 | community college district bonds |
| -SOLANO COMMUNITY COL BONDS 2021 | 0.0042% | 0.0022% | −0.0019 | 145,976 | community college district bonds |
| -BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL BONDS | 0.0356% | 0.0564% | +0.0209 | 11,368 | school district facilities bonds |
| -VV USD GOB 2014 Series B | 0.0031% | 0.0088% | +0.0057 | 29,729 | school district facilities bonds |
| -FFSSUSD GOB 2016 SERIES 2016 | 0.0097% | 0.0059% | −0.0037 | 43,478 | school district facilities bonds |
| -SCC 2012 GOB SERIES F | 0.0024% | 0.0014% | −0.0010 | 145,976 | community college district bonds |
| -CIMMARON HILLS-MADIGAN RNCH MT | 0.1620% | 0.0550% | −0.1070 | 811 | a voter-approved bond of the district named in the levy |
New in 2026-27: -FFSS UNIFIED SCHOOL BONDS (0.0194%, 43,478 parcels). Gone from the book: -FF-SS USD GOB 2016 S-2018 (was 0.0079%); -VVUSD 2014 GOB REFUNDING (was 0.0081%); -VVUSD 2014 GOB REF SERIES B (was 0.0113%); -VVUSD 2014 GOB REF SERIES C (was 0.0071%); -BENICIA USD SERIES 2001 C (was 0.0471%).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | 38,237 | 1.1194% | 1.1192% | −0.0002 |
| Fairfield | 34,411 | 1.1100% | 1.1211% | +0.0111 |
| Vacaville | 32,523 | 1.1443% | 1.1532% | +0.0089 |
| Benicia | 9,976 | 1.1569% | 1.1349% | −0.0220 |
| Suisun City | 8,351 | 1.1103% | 1.1216% | +0.0113 |
| Dixon | 7,263 | 1.0961% | 1.1075% | +0.0114 |
| Rio Vista | 5,631 | 1.0698% | 1.0797% | +0.0099 |
Solano County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Sonoma County: 1.1347% → 1.1295% (−0.0052 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 3.7% of Sonoma County's 187,449 rated parcels and fell for 96.3%. The largest increase was +0.0255, shared by 14 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 005005, 005006, 159000). The largest decrease was −0.0315, shared by 19 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 002000, 002001, 002003). Among areas with parcels, the 2026-27 book adds 10 Tax Rate Areas and drops 0.
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCO JR COLLEGE 2002 BOND | 0.0110% | 0.0090% | −0.0020 | 188,099 | community college district bonds |
| SR HIGH DIST 2002 BOND | 0.0070% | 0.0035% | −0.0035 | 70,191 | school district facilities bonds |
| SR HIGH DIST 2014 BOND | 0.0170% | 0.0150% | −0.0020 | 70,191 | school district facilities bonds |
| SR HIGH DIST 2022 BOND | 0.0280% | 0.0300% | +0.0020 | 70,191 | school district facilities bonds |
| SOCO JR COLLEGE 2014 BOND | 0.0185% | 0.0180% | −0.0005 | 188,099 | community college district bonds |
| SONOMA VLY HCD 2008 BOND | 0.0185% | 0.0140% | −0.0045 | 15,931 | a voter-approved bond of the district named in the levy |
| CITY OF CLOVERDALE-DT SVC | 0.0800% | 0.0610% | −0.0190 | 3,336 | a city voter-approved bond |
| WEST SOCO HIGH 2018 BOND | 0.0270% | 0.0250% | −0.0020 | 28,382 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: SEBASTOPOL ELEM 2024 BOND (0.0300%, 4,699 parcels); SHORELINE UNIF 2018-2026 REF (0.0058%, 2,227 parcels); TWIN HILLS ELEM 2026 BOND (0.0300%, 2,203 parcels). Gone from the book: WINDSOR UNIF 2008 QSCB (was 0.0110%); HEALDSBURG SFID#1 2002 BOND (was 0.0275%); SEBASTOPOL ELEM 2001 BOND (was 0.0110%); SHORELINE UNIF 2018 SER A (was 0.0058%); SHORELINE UNIF 2000-2020Ref (was 0.0002%).
1 levy line was renamed and also changed rate; it is below the table's cut-off.
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 68,287 | 1.1460% | 1.1400% | −0.0060 |
| Petaluma | 24,459 | 1.1290% | 1.1243% | −0.0047 |
| Sonoma | 14,339 | 1.1230% | 1.1140% | −0.0090 |
| Rohnert Park | 13,074 | 1.1405% | 1.1390% | −0.0015 |
| Sebastopol | 10,905 | 1.1317% | 1.1342% | +0.0025 |
| Windsor | 9,329 | 1.1325% | 1.1235% | −0.0090 |
| Healdsburg | 8,614 | 1.1570% | 1.1255% | −0.0315 |
| Guerneville | 5,191 | 1.1237% | 1.1167% | −0.0070 |
| Cloverdale | 4,866 | 1.1905% | 1.1690% | −0.0215 |
| Forestville | 3,569 | 1.1347% | 1.1237% | −0.0110 |
| Cotati | 3,374 | 1.1405% | 1.1390% | −0.0015 |
| The Sea Ranch | 2,580 | 1.0650% | 1.0625% | −0.0025 |
Sonoma County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Tulare County: 1.0797% → 1.0845% (+0.0048 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 62.2% of Tulare County's 159,099 rated parcels and fell for 36.8%, with 1.1% unchanged. The largest increase was +0.0317, shared by 43 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 068001, 068002, 068003). The largest decrease was TRA 111001, 1.0492% → 1.0216% (−0.0276).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISALIA UNF 2012 BOND | 0.0175% | 0.0246% | +0.0071 | 51,858 | school district facilities bonds |
| KERN/PVL CCSFID 2002B | 0.0089% | 0.0004% | −0.0085 | 38,745 | school district facilities bonds |
| VISALIA UNF 2018 BOND | 0.0350% | 0.0300% | −0.0050 | 51,858 | school district facilities bonds |
| KAWEAH DELTA HOS 2004 | 0.0122% | 0.0149% | +0.0027 | 52,974 | a local hospital or health-care district bond |
| CUTLER-OROSI JT 2016 | 0.0290% | 0.0600% | +0.0310 | 4,586 | a voter-approved bond of the district named in the levy |
| TULARE JTHI 2004 BOND | 0.0500% | 0.0550% | +0.0050 | 26,923 | school district facilities bonds |
| BURTON EL 2024 BOND | 0.0047% | 0.0220% | +0.0173 | 5,127 | school district facilities bonds |
| KERN/PVL CCSFID 2016C | 0.0023% | 0.0002% | −0.0020 | 38,745 | school district facilities bonds |
New in 2026-27: STCNTR COL 2016D (0.0032%, 10,749 parcels). Gone from the book: DELANO JT HI 2005B (was 0.0101%); BURTON EL 2002 BOND (was 0.0174%); STRATHMORE HI 2002 BD (was 0.0096%); HANFORD HI JT BD2016C (was 0.0084%); HANFORD HI JT BD2016B (was 0.0017%).
5 levy lines were renamed (4 of them also changed rate: 4 below the table's cut-off).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 44,990 | 1.0797% | 1.0845% | +0.0048 |
| Tulare | 19,850 | 1.0920% | 1.0980% | +0.0060 |
| Porterville | 16,320 | 1.0816% | 1.0702% | −0.0114 |
| Dinuba | 6,305 | 1.1600% | 1.1559% | −0.0041 |
| Exeter | 3,334 | 1.0846% | 1.0820% | −0.0026 |
| Lindsay | 2,916 | 1.1399% | 1.1530% | +0.0131 |
| Farmersville | 2,710 | 1.1140% | 1.1133% | −0.0007 |
| Woodlake | 1,969 | 1.0350% | 1.0400% | +0.0050 |
Tulare County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
Yolo County: 1.0808% → 1.0692% (−0.0116 points)
Rates rose in Tax Rate Areas holding 1.3% of Yolo County's 65,604 rated parcels and fell for 98.7%. The largest increase was +0.0010, shared by 8 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 058001, 058002, 058006). The largest decrease was −0.0254, shared by 21 Tax Rate Areas (e.g. 062002, 062003, 062004).
| Levy (as printed in the rate book) | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change | Parcels | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS RIOS CCD GO BDS | 0.0208% | 0.0162% | −0.0046 | 37,095 | community college district bonds |
| WASHINGTON USD 2004 BD | 0.0580% | 0.0530% | −0.0050 | 17,321 | school district facilities bonds |
| DAVIS JUSD 2018 BD | 0.0560% | 0.0520% | −0.0040 | 18,906 | school district facilities bonds |
| DAVIS JUSD 2000 BD | 0.0040% | 0.0010% | −0.0030 | 18,906 | school district facilities bonds |
| WOODLAND JUSD 2020 BD | 0.0250% | 0.0230% | −0.0020 | 20,928 | school district facilities bonds |
| WASHINGTON USD 2014 BD | 0.0240% | 0.0230% | −0.0010 | 17,321 | school district facilities bonds |
| SOLANO CCD 2002 ELECTION 2015 REFUNDING | 0.0066% | 0.0094% | +0.0027 | 3,361 | community college district bonds |
| WINTERS JUSD 2018 BD | 0.0460% | 0.0440% | −0.0020 | 3,361 | school district facilities bonds |
Gone from the book: PIERCE JUSD 2002 ELECTION BD #2 (was 0.0283%).
| Community | Parcels | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 20,050 | 1.0496% | 1.0477% | −0.0019 |
| Davis | 18,518 | 1.0808% | 1.0692% | −0.0116 |
| West Sacramento | 17,466 | 1.1638% | 1.1527% | −0.0111 |
| Winters | 3,426 | 1.1890% | 1.1867% | −0.0023 |
| Esparto | 1,348 | 1.0316% | 1.0307% | −0.0009 |
| Clarksburg | 819 | 1.1121% | 1.1131% | +0.0010 |
| Dunnigan | 727 | 1.0819% | 1.0565% | −0.0254 |
| Knights Landing | 524 | 1.0496% | 1.0477% | −0.0019 |
Yolo County property tax → · every Tax Rate Area and its levies →
How to read a change
A Tax Rate Area's total is the 1% base (California Constitution article XIII A) plus one line per voter-approved bond or levy of every agency that covers that ground. Each agency sets its line so that the year's collections cover the debt service due on its bonds, with an allowance for delinquencies and reserves; the Board of Supervisors adopts the resulting rates for the county by October 3 (Government Code §29100) and the Auditor-Controller compiles them into the rate book. So a line falls when the district's assessed value grows faster than its debt service, when a series is paid off or refinanced at a lower rate, or when the agency drew on reserves; it rises when a new series is sold (a bond measure voters approved earlier finally issued), when values fall, or when a prior year under-collected. A levy that jumps from a token 0.0001% to several hundredths usually marks a new series issued against an older authorization.
Frequently asked questions
Did California property tax rates go up or down for 2026-27?
In the 16 counties whose 2026-27 rate books we have compared with 2025-26 so far, rates went down for 47% of parcels and up for 51.3%. The parcel-weighted median rate fell in Butte, El Dorado, Kings, Nevada, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Yolo and rose in Mendocino, Orange, Shasta, Solano, Tulare. The 1% Proposition 13 base is fixed; every change is in the voter-approved debt rates layered on top.
Why does a property tax rate change from one year to the next?
Each school district, college district, city or special district with voter-approved bonds sets a rate each year to raise that year's debt service, with an allowance for delinquencies and reserves, so the rate falls when assessed values in the district grow or a bond is paid off or refinanced, and rises when a new bond series is issued or values fall. The county Board of Supervisors adopts the rates by resolution on or before October 3 (Government Code §29100), usually in August or September, and the Auditor-Controller publishes them as the rate book this page compares.
My rate went down — will my bill go down?
Not necessarily. The ad-valorem bill is the rate times the assessed value, and Proposition 13 lets the assessed value of a property that did not change hands rise by the inflation factor, 2% for 2026-27. A rate that fell by less than about 0.02 points on a typical home is outweighed by that 2% value increase. Mello-Roos special taxes and direct assessments are flat charges set separately and are not part of these rates.
Where are the other counties?
Counties publish their rate books between August and November. This page covers the 16 whose 2026-27 and 2025-26 books are both in our data in the same per-Tax-Rate-Area form; the other 42 are added as their books are posted and extracted. Each county page states which year its rates are from.
Primary sources: California Constitution, article XIII A (the 1% limit) · Government Code §29100 (county adoption of tax rates) · Butte County Auditor-Controller property tax rate schedule (category-itemized ad-valorem total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · El Dorado County Auditor-Controller, 2026-27 Tax Rates by Tax Rate Area (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Kings County Auditor-Controller Tax Rate Book (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Mendocino County Auditor-Controller Tax Rates by TAG (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Nevada County Auditor-Controller property tax rates (value-base total per TRA), 2026-2027 · Orange County Auditor-Controller Tax Rate Book (total per TRA), 2026-2027 · Plumas County Auditor-Controller property tax rates (value-base total per TRA), 2026-2027 · Sacramento County Auditor-Controller TRA rates 2026/2027 (Compilation of Tax Rates by Code Area, rate book PDF) · San Joaquin County Auditor-Controller property tax rates (value-base total per TRA), 2026-2027 · Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller Tax Rate Book (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Santa Cruz County Auditor-Controller property tax rate schedule (category-itemized ad-valorem total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Shasta County Auditor-Controller property tax rate schedule (category-itemized ad-valorem total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Solano County Auditor-Controller TRA Fund Composition and Rates (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Sonoma County ACTTC Multi-Year Tax Rates (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Tulare County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Tax Rate Book (value-base total per TRA), FY 2026-2027 · Yolo County Auditor-Controller property tax rates (value-base total per TRA), 2026-2027. Check a figure against the document before relying on it. Last reviewed October 2026.