North Highlands Property Tax Rate
The typical property-tax rate in North Highlands is about 1.1785% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. A typical North Highlands single-family home is assessed at about $226,000 for existing owners. Estimate your own bill below.
At about 1.1785%, North Highlands is above the Sacramento County median of 1.1454%. See how it ranks among Sacramento County cities →
See what's behind the North Highlands rate
- Tax Rate Areas in North Highlands → browse each TRA and its itemized ad-valorem levies, or look up your exact TRA or parcel (APN).
- Mello-Roos in North Highlands → 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 North Highlands, in context
North Highlands's residential roll of roughly 8,000 parcels is about 92% single-family homes, 1% condominiums and 6% small income properties (2–4 units). A typical single-family home is assessed at about $226,000 — an existing owner's Proposition 13 base-year value, not today's market price — for a typical annual tax near $2,663. About 20% of single-family homes still carry a Proposition 13 base set before 2000 (a median base year near 2015), so long-time owners are assessed well below current prices.
Across North Highlands's Tax Rate Areas the ad-valorem rate is uniform at about 1.1785% — 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.
North Highlands property tax vs. nearby cities
How North Highlands'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands (this page) | — | 1.1785% | $2,663 |
| Antelope | 3 mi | 1.1133% | $4,108 |
| Carmichael | 4 mi | 1.2077% | $4,819 |
| Rio Linda | 4 mi | 1.1785% | $3,418 |
| Citrus Heights | 5 mi | 1.1873% | $3,787 |
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 North Highlands
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 North Highlands bill by parcel at Sacramento County e-PropTax ↗.
Just bought in North Highlands?
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 North Highlands 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 North Highlands, CA?
In North Highlands the typical ad-valorem property-tax rate is about 1.1785% 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 North Highlands?
A typical North Highlands single-family home is assessed at about $226,000 (a Proposition 13 base-year value for existing owners), for a typical annual tax near $2,663 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.