Wilton Property Tax Rate
The typical property-tax rate in Wilton is about 1.0802% of assessed value (Sacramento County Auditor-Controller Tax Rate Area rates, 2026/2027; about 1.0579%–1.0802% across most of the city's Tax Rate Areas) — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. A typical Wilton single-family home is assessed at about $625,000 for existing owners. Estimate your own bill below.
At about 1.0802%, Wilton is below the Sacramento County median of 1.1387%. See how it ranks among Sacramento County cities →
See what's behind the Wilton rate
- Tax Rate Areas in Wilton → browse each TRA and its itemized ad-valorem levies, or look up your exact TRA or parcel (APN).
- Mello-Roos in Wilton → 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 ↗
What Wilton homes are assessed at, and when
The 1,883 single-family homes on Wilton’s 2025 roll are assessed from about $388,000 (lower quarter) to $839,000 (upper quarter), with a median of $625,000. Because Proposition 13 sets the assessment when a home changes hands, the year a home was bought matters more than what it would sell for today: at Wilton’s median 1.08% rate, a home whose base year — the year its Proposition 13 assessment was last set, usually when it last changed hands — is before 1990 pays about $2,258 a year and one reassessed in 2020 – 2025 about $9,128.
| Assessed value | Share of homes | Median in band | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $250,000 | 11% | $160,000 | $1,728 |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 26% | $375,000 | $4,051 |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 50% | $723,000 | $7,810 |
| $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 | 13% | $1,225,000 | $13,232 |
| Base year set | Share of homes | Median assessed | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1990 | 8.9% | $209,000 | $2,258 |
| 1990s | 9.8% | $322,000 | $3,478 |
| 2000s | 20% | $532,000 | $5,747 |
| 2010s | 28% | $628,000 | $6,784 |
| 2020 – 2025 | 33% | $845,000 | $9,128 |
Wilton’s 2,880 parcels are 65% single-family homes (79% of assessed value), 21% other (12% of assessed value), 9.7% vacant land (3.0% of assessed value) and 3.5% residential income (2–4 units) (5.1% of assessed value).
Sacramento County Assessor 2025 roll, single-family parcels by situs city; typical bill = median assessed value in the group × Wilton’s median ad-valorem rate (1.0802%, shown rounded as 1.08% above), before Mello-Roos and direct assessments. Groups with fewer than 50 parcels are not shown. Base year is the land base year the Assessor carries; it resets on a change of ownership or new construction (reassessment rules). Market values are higher than these assessed values for most long-held homes.
Property tax in Wilton, in context
Wilton’s roughly 2,000 residential parcels (of 2,880 parcels of all kinds on the roll) are about 95% single-family homes and 5% small income properties (2–4 units). A typical single-family home is assessed at about $625,000 — an existing owner's Proposition 13 base-year value, not today's market price — for a typical annual tax near $6,751. About 19% 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.
Wilton spans several Tax Rate Areas, so the ad-valorem rate ranges from about 1.0579% to 1.0802% across most parcels, depending on which voter-approved bonds apply to a parcel, all on top of the 1% Proposition 13 base. 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.
Wilton property tax vs. nearby cities
How Wilton’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton (this page) | — | 1.0802% | $6,751 |
| Herald | 9 mi | 1.0579% | $5,395 |
| Elk Grove | 9 mi | 1.0802% | $5,001 |
| Rancho Murieta | 10 mi | 1.0892% | $6,121 |
| Mather | 10 mi | 1.2832% | $5,428 |
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 Wilton
Due dates (Sacramento County)
- 1st installment: due Nov 1, delinquent after Dec 10
- 2nd installment: due Feb 1, delinquent after Apr 10
- Full California due-date calendar, penalties, and when bills are mailed
A 10% penalty applies after each delinquency date. Pay or look up your Wilton bill by parcel at Sacramento County e-PropTax ↗.
Just bought in Wilton?
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 Wilton 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 Wilton, CA?
In Wilton the typical ad-valorem property-tax rate is about 1.0802% of assessed value (roughly 1.0579%–1.0802% depending on the Tax Rate Area) — 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 Wilton?
A typical Wilton single-family home is assessed at about $625,000 (a Proposition 13 base-year value for existing owners), for a typical annual tax near $6,751 before any Mello-Roos. A new purchase is taxed on its price — use the calculator above for your number.
How much is property tax on a home you buy in Wilton — starter to typical?
Property tax in Wilton runs about 1.0802% of the price you pay, so a buyer's bill scales with the home — roughly $4,861 a year on a $450,000 home and about $8,642 on a $800,000 home (before any Mello-Roos). Existing owners are taxed on their lower Proposition 13 value instead — a typical Wilton single-family home is assessed near $625,000, for about $6,751 a year. Enter your own price in the calculator above.
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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.
Last reviewed: October 2026.