San Luis Obispo County

The effective property tax rate in San Luis Obispo County, California is 0.70%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.

The median annual property tax payment in San Luis Obispo County is $5,475. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,901, while those without a mortgage pay $4,400.

San Luis Obispo County's effective tax rate of 0.70% is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in San Luis Obispo County is $5,475, compared to the state average of $4,045.

The median home value in San Luis Obispo County, California is $777,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

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.