Shasta County Property Taxes

Shasta County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

39.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$204/mo escrow

#27 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.70%

vs. California Avg39.6% below
vs. National Avg9.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$347,200

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,669

$222/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,935

$161/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#27

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Shasta County, California

Shasta taxes roughly match national median

Shasta County residents pay a median of $2,442 in property taxes—slightly below the national median of $2,690. At an effective rate of 0.703%, the county sits just below California's state average of 0.714%, reflecting much more affordable home values of $347,200 median.

Below state average rate and tax bill

Shasta County's 0.703% effective rate trails California's 0.714% state average by just 11 basis points. At $2,442 median annual taxes, residents pay roughly 40% less than California's state average of $4,045.

Cheaper than Sierra and Siskiyou

Shasta County homeowners pay $2,442 annually on a median home worth $347,200. Neighboring Sierra County charges a higher rate (0.775%) on similar home prices, while Siskiyou County to the north has even lower absolute taxes ($1,880) on comparable values.

A $347K home costs $2,442 yearly

The typical Shasta County homeowner pays $2,442 in annual property taxes on a median home valued at $347,200. With mortgage-related adjustments, the effective total rises slightly to $2,669.

Even small savings add up here

While Shasta County's tax bills are modest compared to coastal California, overassessments still happen. Filing a property tax appeal costs nothing and could save you hundreds—meaningful money in a county where the median tax is under $2,500.

How Shasta County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Shasta County$2,442
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Shasta County

0.70%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Shasta County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Shasta County, California is 0.70%. 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 Shasta County?
The median annual property tax payment in Shasta County is $2,442. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,669, while those without a mortgage pay $1,935.
How does Shasta County compare to the California average?
Shasta County's effective tax rate of 0.70% is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Shasta County is $2,442, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Shasta County, California?
The median home value in Shasta County, California is $347,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Shasta County a low property tax area in California?
Yes — Shasta County's effective property tax rate of 0.70% is below the California average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax of $2,442 is also lower the state average of $4,045, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Shasta County rank for property taxes in California?
Shasta County ranks #27 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.70% and median annual tax of $2,442, it falls in the middle 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.