Herald Property Tax Rate
The typical property-tax rate in Herald is about 1.0783% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. A typical Herald single-family home is assessed at about $510,000 for existing owners. Estimate your own bill below.
At about 1.0783%, Herald is below the Sacramento County median of 1.1454%. See how it ranks among Sacramento County cities →
See what's behind the Herald rate
- Tax Rate Areas in Herald → browse each TRA and its itemized ad-valorem levies, or look up your exact TRA or parcel (APN).
- Mello-Roos in Herald → any Community Facilities District special taxes on top of the rate.
Want the exact charges on your parcel? Check your actual bill and its direct assessments on Sacramento e-PropTax ↗
Property tax in Herald, in context
Herald's residential roll of roughly 500 parcels is about 100% single-family homes. A typical single-family home is assessed at about $510,000 — an existing owner's Proposition 13 base-year value, not today's market price — for a typical annual tax near $5,499. About 22% of single-family homes still carry a Proposition 13 base set before 2000 (a median base year near 2016), so long-time owners are assessed well below current prices.
Across Herald's Tax Rate Areas the ad-valorem rate is uniform at about 1.0783% — the same 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved school and municipal debt applies throughout. That figure is ad-valorem only: Mello-Roos (CFD) special taxes and fixed direct assessments, where a parcel is in a district that levies them, are billed separately — check your parcel's bill for line items beyond the base rate.
Herald property tax vs. nearby cities
How Herald's typical rate and bill compare with its closest Sacramento County cities. A higher rate reflects more voter-approved bond debt in that area, not a higher assessment.
| City | Distance | Typical rate | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herald (this page) | — | 1.0783% | $5,499 |
| Galt | 4 mi | 1.1498% | $4,404 |
| Wilton | 9 mi | 1.0457% | $6,536 |
| Elk Grove | 12 mi | 1.0457% | $4,842 |
| Hood | 16 mi | 1.1121% | $1,601 |
Nearest cities by Census place center; distance is straight-line. Typical bill is the median single-family figure for existing owners, ad-valorem only (excludes Mello-Roos and direct assessments).
Paying property tax in Herald
Due dates (Sacramento County)
- 1st installment: due Nov 1, delinquent after Dec 10
- 2nd installment: due Feb 1, delinquent after Apr 10
A 10% penalty applies after each delinquency date. Pay or look up your Herald bill by parcel at Sacramento County e-PropTax ↗.
Just bought in Herald?
A purchase reassesses the home to its price and triggers a one-time supplemental tax bill on the difference. Estimate it with the supplemental tax calculator →
Ways to lower your Herald bill
Most owner-occupants qualify for the $7,000 homeowners' exemption. You may also qualify for the senior or disabled-veteran property-tax exemptions — check your eligibility before the next installment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Herald, CA?
In Herald the typical ad-valorem property-tax rate is about 1.0783% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments, if any, are extra.
How much is property tax in Herald?
A typical Herald single-family home is assessed at about $510,000 (a Proposition 13 base-year value for existing owners), for a typical annual tax near $5,499 before any Mello-Roos. A new purchase is taxed on its price — use the calculator above for your number.
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Educational estimate only, not an official bill. Rates are ad-valorem only (excluding Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments) and shown as an area range, not your parcel's exact Tax Rate Area. Confirm with the Sacramento County Assessor and Department of Finance.