Mono County Property Taxes

Mono County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

2.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$328/mo escrow

#49 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. California Avg2.7% below
vs. National Avg46.3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$514,300

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,364

$364/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,409

$201/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Mono County, California

Mono's taxes outpace national average slightly

Mono County's effective tax rate of 0.765% nudges above the national median of 0.85%... actually sits slightly below, but its median tax bill of $3,936 exceeds the national median of $2,690. This reflects Mono's elevated home values: the median property here is worth $514,300, compared to the national median of $281,900.

Mono ranks mid-range among California counties

At 0.765%, Mono's effective rate sits above California's state average of 0.714%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of taxed counties statewide. Mono's median tax of $3,936 closely mirrors the state median of $4,045, making it fairly representative of the typical California property tax burden.

Mono taxes higher than mountain county peers

Mono's 0.765% rate exceeds neighboring Plumas County (0.721%) and Inyo County, reflecting Mono's desirable mountain and lake communities that command premium home prices. At $3,936 in median annual taxes, Mono homeowners pay substantially more than Modoc ($1,445) but less than high-value Sierra Nevada areas.

Median Mono home costs $3,936 yearly in taxes

A median home valued at $514,300 in Mono County generates approximately $3,936 in annual property taxes at the 0.765% effective rate. With mortgage impounds included, annual taxes rise to $4,364; without them, the base tax is $2,409.

Appeal if your assessed value seems too high

Mono's popularity with second-home buyers and vacationers means some properties are assessed above their actual market value, particularly in years following sales spikes. Homeowners should compare their assessor's value to recent comparable sales in their neighborhood—if there's a significant gap, filing an appeal typically costs nothing.

How Mono County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Mono County$3,936
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Mono County

0.77%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Mono County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Mono County, California is 0.77%. 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 Mono County?
The median annual property tax payment in Mono County is $3,936. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,364, while those without a mortgage pay $2,409.
How does Mono County compare to the California average?
Mono County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Mono County is $3,936, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Mono County, California?
The median home value in Mono County, California is $514,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Mono County property tax rate higher than the California average?
Mono County's effective property tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the California average of 0.71%. This difference of 0.05% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Mono County rank for property taxes in California?
Mono County ranks #49 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $3,936, it falls in the upper 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.