Yuba County Property Taxes

Yuba County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$239/mo escrow

#45 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.75%

vs. California Avg29.2% below
vs. National Avg6.5% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$380,000

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,272

$273/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,926

$161/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#45

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Yuba County, California

Yuba's property taxes exceed national norms

Yuba County's effective tax rate of 0.754% runs slightly higher than the national median of 0.714%, putting it above the midpoint of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,865 tops the national median of $2,690, though Yuba's lower home values keep the absolute burden more modest.

Yuba sits just above California average

At 0.754%, Yuba's effective rate edges past California's state average of 0.714%, reflecting slightly higher local tax pressure. The median annual bill of $2,865 falls well below the state median of $4,045, a sign of lower median home values in the county.

Yuba comparable to Butte, below Sacramento

Yuba's 0.754% rate places it close to neighboring Butte County while remaining well below more affluent Sacramento County to the south. Property taxes are generally more affordable here than in surrounding regions with higher median home prices.

Own $380K home? Expect $2,865 annually

A typical Yuba County home valued at $380,000 generates an estimated annual property tax bill of $2,865 before mortgage-related reserves. Those paying into escrow accounts may see bills closer to $3,272 when insurance and taxes are combined.

Appeal overassessed properties today

Even in Yuba County, many homeowners carry assessments above their property's current market value, particularly those who haven't appealed since 2020. The assessor's office accepts free appeals, and successful challenges often cut hundreds of dollars from annual tax bills.

How Yuba County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Yuba County$2,865
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Yuba County

0.75%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Yuba County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Yuba County, California is 0.75%. 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 Yuba County?
The median annual property tax payment in Yuba County is $2,865. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,272, while those without a mortgage pay $1,926.
How does Yuba County compare to the California average?
Yuba County's effective tax rate of 0.75% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Yuba County is $2,865, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Yuba County, California?
The median home value in Yuba County, California is $380,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Yuba County property tax rate higher than the California average?
Yuba County's effective property tax rate of 0.75% is higher than the California average of 0.71%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Yuba County rank for property taxes in California?
Yuba County ranks #45 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.75% and median annual tax of $2,865, it falls in the upper 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.