Santa Cruz County, CA Property Tax Calculator
Santa Cruz County homeowners pay a median $6,538 a year in property tax, 0.64% of a median $1,027,500 home: below California's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Santa Cruz County by home value, at 0.64%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,272 | $106 |
| $300,000 | $1,908 | $159 |
| $400,000 | $2,544 | $212 |
| $500,000 | $3,180 | $265 |
| $750,000 | $4,770 | $398 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,360 | $530 |
Santa Cruz County against California and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County | 0.64% | $6,538 | $1,027,500 | $111,093 |
| 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 Cruz 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 Cruz County?
The effective rate is 0.64%: a median $6,538 a year on a median $1,027,500 home. That's the 38th highest of the 41 California counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Santa Cruz County?
About $2,544 a year, $212 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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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