Estimate Your Annual Property Tax in Madera County, California

Estimate your Madera County property tax for the 2026–27 tax year using assessed value, local tax-rate context, exemptions, and parcel-specific charges. This calculator is built for Madera County areas such as Willows, Orland, Hamilton City, Princeton, Stony Creek, Plaza, and unincorporated areas, where TRA assignments and direct charges can differ by parcel.

Madera County Property Tax Calculator

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  • 12 Local Areas
  • August 2026 Updated
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Madera CA Property Tax Due Dates 2026–27

Madera County secured property taxes follow California’s two-installment schedule. The first installment is due November 1, and the second installment is due February 1. The key delinquency dates for avoiding penalties are December 10 and April 10.

First Installment

November 1, 2026 First installment of the 2026–27 secured property tax bill.

First Installment Delinquent

December 10, 2026 A 10% penalty applies after 5:00 p.m. if the first installment remains unpaid.

Second Installment

February 1, 2027 Second installment of the 2026–27 secured property tax bill.

Second Installment Delinquent

April 10, 2027 A 10% penalty plus a $20 cost applies after 5:00 p.m. if unpaid.

Important: Property owners should confirm payment instructions, parcel balance, postmark rules, and weekend or holiday deadline treatment with the Madera County Treasurer-Tax Collector or official county tax authority.

Madera County Property Tax Penalties

Late property-tax payments in Madera County can add penalties and costs to the amount due. Because each installment has its own delinquency date, taxpayers should monitor payment status before the deadline and verify any parcel-specific balance with official county records.

What Happens If You Miss a Payment?

For 2026–27, the first installment becomes delinquent after December 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later, and a 10% penalty generally applies. The second installment is tied to April 10, 2027; because that date falls on Saturday, confirm the next-business-day deadline. Late second installments generally include a 10% penalty plus a $20 cost, with additional default penalties possible after June 30.

Important Reminder for Property Owners

Mark December 10, 2026, and April 10, 2027, on your calendar as the key delinquency dates for the 2026–27 tax year. Paying each installment on time can help you avoid late-payment penalties and additional collection costs.

Explore More Madera County Property Resources

Use these Madera County property resources when you need more than an estimate. They can help you review assessment details, compare local tax-rate assumptions, estimate transfer-related costs, and understand how exemptions, direct charges, and special assessments affect a final bill.

Property Search

Search Madera County property records by owner, address, parcel number, and other available property details.

Tax Rates

Explore Madera County property tax rates and understand how local rates can affect your estimated annual tax bill.

Document Stamp Calculator

Calculate estimated document stamp costs associated with transferring real estate property in Madera County.

Property Guide

Find helpful information about property records, taxes, ownership, assessments, and other important Madera County property topics.

How to Calculate Your Madera County Property Tax

Start with the assessed value, choose the closest Madera County local area, and add known exemptions, assessments, or direct charges from the tax bill. The calculator provides a planning estimate, not an official tax bill from the county.

Step 1

Enter your property's current assessed value. This amount is used as the starting point for calculating your estimated property tax.

Step 2

Choose your city or representative area from the dropdown to apply the corresponding Madera County tax rate.

Step 3

If you know your property's exact TRA tax rate, enter it to replace the selected representative area rate.

Step 4

Enter the applicable homeowner exemption amount to reduce the assessed value used for your estimated tax calculation.

Step 5

Enter any special assessments or fixed charges that may apply directly to your property's annual tax bill.

Step 6

If your property has Mello-Roos or CFD charges, enter the applicable annual amount in the calculator.

Step 7

Add any parcel taxes or other local direct charges that may apply to your specific property.

Step 8

Enter your expected assessed value increase percentage to see an estimated value for the following year.

Step 9

Click Calculate Tax to view your estimated annual tax, taxable value, ad valorem tax, direct charges, monthly estimate, and installment amount.

Madera County Property Tax Calculation Formula

Property Tax Estimate = ((Assessed Value – Eligible Exemption) x Applicable Tax Rate) + Voter-Approved Debt + Special Assessments + Fixed Charges + Mello-Roos/CFD Charges + Parcel Taxes or Other Direct Charges

For example: If a taxable Madera County value is $315,000 and the selected local rate is 1.0585%, the ad valorem estimate is about $3,334 before parcel-specific bonds, direct charges, or assessments are added.

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Pros

  • Quick Tax Estimates
  • Assessed Value Input
  • Area-Based Tax Rates
  • Custom Tax Rate
  • Homeowner Exemption
  • Special Assessments
  • Mello-Roos Charges
  • Local Parcel Charges
  • Monthly & Installment Estimates
  • Projected Property Value

Cons

  • Estimate Only
  • No Parcel-Specific
  • Exact TRA Required
  • Exemption Eligibility
  • Local Tax Variations

FAQ's

Willows, Orland, Hamilton City, Princeton, and rural parcels can sit in different school or district tax contexts.

California Proposition 13 generally limits annual assessed-value increases unless a reassessment event occurs. A purchase, ownership change, or assessable new construction can create a new base value.

A property is generally reassessed when ownership changes or assessable new construction occurs. Regular annual adjustments may also affect assessed value under California law.

Yes. A purchase or ownership change can trigger a supplemental assessment when the new assessed value differs from the prior value. Supplemental bills are separate from the regular secured tax bill.

The official bill may include parcel-specific bonds, direct assessments, supplemental taxes, prior balances, penalties, corrections, or payment-processing details not captured by general inputs.

Use the official Madera County Treasurer-Tax Collector payment or bill lookup system, or contact the county directly. Calculator results do not confirm paid, unpaid, or delinquent status.

Refinancing alone usually does not reassess the property because ownership has not changed. Title transfers or ownership restructuring should be reviewed before assuming there is no assessment effect.

Assessable new construction can add value to the tax roll. Repairs and routine maintenance are treated differently, so owners should verify major improvement questions with the county Assessor.

Property owners who disagree with an assessed value should contact the county Assessor and confirm formal assessment appeal deadlines, forms, evidence requirements, and filing procedures.

Collect the assessed value, parcel number, tax bill, local area, homeowner exemption status, TRA rate if known, special assessments, and direct charges.

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