Tulare County Property Taxes
Tulare County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$184/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$303,000
State avg ▼ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,469
$206/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,621
$135/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Tulare County, California
Tulare's tax rate slightly above state norm
Tulare County's effective tax rate of 0.730% exceeds California's 0.714% average, putting it among the higher-tax counties statewide. The median property tax of $2,213 exceeds the national median of $2,690 despite Tulare's median home value of $303,000.
Above-average tax rate across California
Tulare ranks above the state median with an effective rate of 0.730% compared to California's 0.714%. The median tax of $2,213 falls well below the state median of $4,045 due to lower home prices, but Tulare's effective rate remains notably elevated.
Higher taxes than San Joaquin Valley peers
Tulare's 0.730% effective rate exceeds nearby Stanislaus (0.709%) and falls below Sutter (0.779%). Among Central Valley counties, only Sutter surpasses Tulare's burden, while most other regions remain lower.
A $303,000 home costs $2,213 yearly
The typical Tulare homeowner with a $303,000 property pays approximately $2,213 in annual property taxes at the current effective rate of 0.730%. With mortgage-related assessments, that rises to $2,469.
Challenge your valuation if it seems excessive
Tulare homeowners paying above-average effective rates should review their property assessments for potential overvaluation. An appeal could reduce your annual tax burden and is worth pursuing if your home's value has declined since last assessment.
How Tulare County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Tulare County
0.73%
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.