Fresno County Property Taxes
Fresno County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$225/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$362,600
State avg ▼ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,891
$241/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,219
$185/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fresno County, California
Fresno's tax rate slightly exceeds state average
At 0.746%, Fresno County's effective tax rate edges above California's 0.714% average, placing it in the upper tier nationally. Its median property tax of $2,704 nearly matches the U.S. median of $2,690, despite California's higher-than-average tax burden.
Fresno ranks among higher-taxed California counties
Fresno's 0.746% effective rate places it in the upper third of California counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $2,704 falls below the state average of $4,045, reflecting Fresno's lower median home value of $362,600.
Fresno taxes exceed most Central Valley neighbors
Fresno's 0.746% rate outpaces Kings County (0.751%) and Kern County (0.912%) to the south, and Glenn County (0.647%) to the north. Despite regional variations, Fresno homeowners typically pay less in absolute dollars due to lower regional home values.
Budget about $2,704 in annual property taxes
With a median home value of $362,600, Fresno homeowners typically pay $2,704 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages may see $2,891 due to escrow, while owners without mortgages pay approximately $2,219.
Property tax appeals can reduce your burden
Overassessment is common across California's Central Valley, and Fresno homeowners may qualify for assessment reductions. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and can save hundreds annually if your assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales.
How Fresno County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fresno County
0.75%
Effective rate
California Avg
0.71%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.