Santa Barbara County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Santa Barbara County homeowners pay a median $5,103 a year in property tax, 0.65% of a median $790,700 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Santa Barbara County by home value, at 0.65%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,290 | $108 |
| $300,000 | $1,935 | $161 |
| $400,000 | $2,580 | $215 |
| $500,000 | $3,225 | $269 |
| $750,000 | $4,838 | $403 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,450 | $538 |
Santa Barbara County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County | 0.65% | $5,103 | $790,700 | $98,161 |
| California | 0.70% | $5,124 | $734,700 | $99,122 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Santa Barbara County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Santa Barbara County?
The effective rate is 0.65%: a median $5,103 a year on a median $790,700 home. That's the 36th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Santa Barbara County?
About $2,580 a year, $215 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Santa Barbara County compare with the rest of California?
Its rate is below the state's 0.70%. Across California, covered counties range from 0.61% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Santa Barbara County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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