Sierra County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$216/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$334,100
State avg $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,969
$247/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,170
$181/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Sierra County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.78%
0.06 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$2,590
$1,455 below the state median
State position
#51
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 58 California counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sierra County, California
Sierra's rate highest among peers
Sierra County residents pay a median of $2,590 in property taxes—roughly on par with the national median of $2,690. However, Sierra's effective rate of 0.775% stands notably above California's state average of 0.714%, making it one of the highest-taxed counties by rate in the state.
Highest effective rate in sample
Sierra County's 0.775% effective tax rate ranks among the very highest in California, more than 6 basis points above the state average of 0.714%. This makes Sierra one of the steepest-taxed counties by rate percentage, despite relatively affordable home values.
Significantly pricier than Shasta
Sierra County homeowners pay $2,590 annually on a median home worth $334,100—higher both in rate (0.775% vs. 0.703%) and absolute dollars than neighboring Shasta County ($2,442). The rate difference is particularly steep for a rural county.
A $334K home costs $2,590 yearly
The typical Sierra County homeowner pays $2,590 in annual property taxes on a median home valued at $334,100. Adding mortgage-related assessments brings the total to approximately $2,969.
High rates make appeals more valuable
Sierra County's unusually high effective tax rate of 0.775% means overassessments have outsized impact on your budget. Filing a no-cost property tax appeal could yield meaningful savings in this high-tax county.
How Sierra County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sierra County
0.78%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.