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Sonoma County

Sonoma County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

Median Annual Tax

$5,580

How Sonoma County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sonoma County$5,580
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Sonoma County

0.72%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$6,048

per year

Without Mortgage

$4,455

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$5,580

Monthly Escrow

$465

Effective Rate

0.72%

vs. California State Average▲ 37.9% above
vs. National Average▲ 107.4% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sonoma County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sonoma County is $5,580. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,048, while those without a mortgage pay $4,455.
How does Sonoma County compare to the California average?
Sonoma County's effective tax rate of 0.72% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Sonoma County is $5,580, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Sonoma County, California?
The median home value in Sonoma County, California is $779,000, 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.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Calaveras County(CA)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$3,154

Marin County(CA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$10,001

Lassen County(CA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$1,868

Plumas County(CA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$2,360
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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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