Lassen County Property Taxes
Lassen County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$156/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$259,500
State avg ▼ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,144
$179/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,445
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lassen County, California
Lassen County taxes well below national average
Lassen County's effective tax rate of 0.720% aligns closely with California's state average of 0.714%. With a median property tax of just $1,868, Lassen County is one of the most affordable places in America for property taxes, nearly 31% below the national median of $2,690.
Among California's lowest tax counties
Lassen County ranks in the bottom tier statewide, with a median property tax of $1,868 compared to California's state average of $4,045. This rural northeastern county offers tax bills less than half what most California homeowners pay.
Most affordable in the region
Lassen County's median home value of $259,500 is the lowest among the surveyed northern California counties, paired with an effective rate of 0.720%. Its median property tax of $1,868 undercuts neighboring Lake County ($2,295) and is a fraction of Marin County's $10,001 annual tax bill.
Lassen County homeowner tax estimate
A Lassen County homeowner with a $259,500 home pays roughly $1,868 annually in property taxes at the 0.720% rate. For those with mortgages, that figure rises to approximately $2,144 when including additional assessments.
Even Lassen County homes get overassessed
Property tax appeals are available to any homeowner who believes their assessment is inaccurate—and many succeed in lowering their bills. With Lassen County's lower overall tax burden, even a modest reduction through an appeal can add up over time.
How Lassen County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lassen County
0.72%
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.