Colusa County Property Taxes

Colusa County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$207/mo escrow

#10 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.66%

vs. California Avg38.7% below
vs. National Avg7.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$375,100

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,739

$228/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,203

$184/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Colusa County, California

Colusa taxes 2.6× the national median

Colusa County's effective tax rate of 0.661% exceeds the national median of 0.25% by more than ten-fold, ranking it in the 78th percentile nationally. Agricultural communities here still pay significantly more in property taxes than typical American counties.

Among California's lowest-taxed counties

At 0.661%, Colusa has the lowest effective rate among these eight profiled counties—and one of the lowest in California. The median annual tax of $2,481 is 39% below the state median, offering residents notable relief.

Lowest-taxed county in this group

Colusa's 0.661% rate is the lowest among all comparable counties here, beating even Del Norte (0.586% is lower—correction: Del Norte at 0.586% is actually lower). Colusa remains among the most affordable tax jurisdictions in the sample.

Colusa median home: $2,481 per year

A typical Colusa County property worth $375,100 incurs approximately $2,481 in annual property taxes—the lowest median among these counties. Even with mortgage-related adjustments, total obligations hover near $2,700, offering substantial savings.

Verify your assessment for accuracy

Colusa County homeowners should still review their assessments periodically, as errors can occur regardless of overall low rates. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could provide additional annual savings.

How Colusa County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Colusa County$2,481
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Colusa County

0.66%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Colusa County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Colusa County, California is 0.66%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Colusa County?
The median annual property tax payment in Colusa County is $2,481. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,739, while those without a mortgage pay $2,203.
How does Colusa County compare to the California average?
Colusa County's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Colusa County is $2,481, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Colusa County, California?
The median home value in Colusa County, California is $375,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Colusa County a low property tax area in California?
Yes — Colusa County's effective property tax rate of 0.66% is below the California average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax of $2,481 is also lower the state average of $4,045, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Colusa County rank for property taxes in California?
Colusa County ranks #10 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.66% and median annual tax of $2,481, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.