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Plumas County

Plumas County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

Median Annual Tax

$2,360

How Plumas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Plumas County$2,360
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Plumas County

0.72%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,505

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,151

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,360

Monthly Escrow

$197

Effective Rate

0.72%

vs. California State Average▼ 41.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 12.3% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Plumas County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Plumas County, California is 0.72%. 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 Plumas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Plumas County is $2,360. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,505, while those without a mortgage pay $2,151.
How does Plumas County compare to the California average?
Plumas County's effective tax rate of 0.72% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Plumas County is $2,360, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Plumas County, California?
The median home value in Plumas County, California is $327,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in California?
Property taxes in California are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Rate0.72%
Median Tax$1,868

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Rate0.72%
Median Tax$10,001

Lake County(CA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$2,295

Sonoma County(CA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$5,580
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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.

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