Sacramento County Property Tax Rates by City, Area, and Tax District 2026
Sacramento County has a 0.76% effective property tax rate and a median annual property tax of $3,921, based on 2024 five-year county estimates. Actual bills vary by assessed value, tax rate area, voter-approved debt, exemptions, and direct charges.
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
Median Property Tax
$3,921
Tax per $100K
$760
Last Update
August 2026
Sacramento County Property Tax 2026-27
Sacramento County Property Tax Rate
Sacramento County property tax rates vary by district in the provided data. Parcel bills can still include fixed charges, parcel taxes, CFD charges, or special assessments depending on the property.
Base rate
1.0000% general ad valorem tax.
District rates
Sacramento County district rates vary from 1.0000% to 1.4835% in the provided data.
Direct charges
Special assessments and parcel charges are added separately.
Area
Representative Rate
Citrus Heights District Baseline
1.0635%
Countywide-Unitary Base Rate
1.0000%
Elk Grove / Elk Grove Unified Zone
1.0345%
Elk Grove District Baseline
1.0185%
Folsom / Folsom-Cordova Unified Zone
1.0825%
Folsom District Baseline
1.0150%
Galt / Galt Joint Union Elementary Zone
1.0740%
Isleton District Baseline
1.1120%
Rancho Cordova / Folsom-Cordova Unified Zone
1.0825%
Rancho Cordova District Baseline
1.0265%
Sacramento (City) / Sacramento City Unified Zone
1.1890%
Sacramento (City) District Baseline
1.1150%
State Unitary Utility Allocation
1.1150%
Unincorporated Area Baseline
1.0000%
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How Property Tax Rates Are Applied in Sacramento County
The amount appearing on a Sacramento County property tax bill begins with the property’s assessed value and the applicable tax rate for its tax rate area. California’s Proposition 13 framework generally limits the basic ad valorem levy to 1% of taxable value, while voter-approved bonded debt and other authorized charges can increase the total bill.
Assessed Value Sets the Tax Base
California property taxation generally uses a property’s assessed value rather than simply its current market price. Under Proposition 13, the factored base-year value generally cannot increase by more than 2% annually, unless another assessment event changes the taxable value.
The Tax Rate Applies to Value
Once taxable value is established, the applicable ad valorem rate is used to calculate the tax. Sacramento County’s Auditor-Controller notes that the general levy is 1% of assessed value, with additional voter-approved debt potentially included in the total rate.
Each Parcel Has a Tax Rate Area
Tax rate areas identify the particular combination of cities, schools, and revenue districts affecting a parcel. Sacramento County’s 2026 tax-rate-area information therefore provides a more precise basis for determining which local tax components apply to a specific property.
Direct Levies Can Add Charges
A property tax bill can contain special assessments and direct levies in addition to the general property tax. These charges may support particular districts or services and are not necessarily calculated in the same way as the property’s ad valorem tax.
Ownership Changes Can Trigger Reassessment
A qualifying change in ownership can establish a new base-year value, which may alter future property taxes. New construction can also create a reassessment for the added value. Sacramento County may issue a supplemental assessment when these events change taxable value.
Exemptions May Reduce Taxable Value
Eligible homeowners may qualify for the California Homeowners’ Exemption, which reduces taxable assessed value. Sacramento County also provides information about other exemptions, including certain disabled-veteran and institutional exemptions, subject to their individual eligibility requirements.
Why Sacramento County Has Different Tax Districts and Local Rates
Sacramento County includes incorporated cities such as Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, and Isleton, along with unincorporated communities. Different boundaries and public-service arrangements create distinct tax rate areas and can produce different combined tax obligations from one parcel to another.
- Tax districts allow specific local agencies to fund services within defined geographic boundaries.
- Cities, school districts, and special districts can overlap differently across Sacramento County.
- A tax rate area combines the revenue districts applicable to a particular geographic location.
- Neighboring properties can fall into different areas and receive different total property tax calculations.
- Voter-approved bonds and special taxes can add amounts beyond the basic property tax levy.
- The individual parcel determines which districts, direct levies, and other charges apply to its tax bill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my property taxes after buying a home in Sacramento County?
A qualifying purchase can trigger a change in ownership and establish a new base-year value. The resulting assessment may differ significantly from the seller’s long-standing assessed value because Proposition 13 protections generally follow the established base-year assessment rather than the property’s current market price.
Can my assessed value fall if my home's market value declines?
Yes. California’s Proposition 8 allows an assessment reduction when a property’s current market value on the January 1 lien date falls below its factored Proposition 13 value. Sacramento County provides an informal review process for qualifying decline-in-value situations.
What is a supplemental tax bill in Sacramento County?
A supplemental bill covers the tax difference created by a change in assessed value during the tax year. It commonly follows a qualifying ownership change or new construction and is separate from the regular annual secured property tax bill.
When are Sacramento County secured property taxes due?
The first secured-property-tax installment is generally due November 1 and becomes delinquent after December 10. The second installment is generally due February 1 and becomes delinquent after April 10. Weekend and holiday rules can affect the final payment date.
Can I pay my Sacramento County property taxes monthly?
The Sacramento County Tax Collector does not accept monthly payments directly. Homeowners with mortgages may instead have their lender collect property-tax funds through an escrow or impound account and make the required payments for them.
How can I appeal my Sacramento County property assessment?
Property owners who disagree with an assessed value can first discuss the issue with the Assessor’s appraisal staff or request an applicable informal review. A formal assessment appeal can then be filed with the independent Assessment Appeals Board during the applicable filing period.
Does an assessment appeal allow me to delay paying my tax bill?
No. Filing an appeal does not remove the obligation to pay property taxes when they are due. Sacramento County specifically advises property owners to continue timely payments while an assessment dispute is pending to avoid penalties and interest.
Can a property improvement increase my Sacramento County tax bill?
Yes, qualifying new construction can result in additional assessed value. The Assessor evaluates the taxable portion of the improvement under California assessment rules. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are treated differently from work that qualifies as assessable new construction.
Where can I check the actual tax bill for a Sacramento County parcel?
Sacramento County’s online property-tax system provides current secured tax-bill information, prior delinquent taxes, direct-levy details, tax-rate information, and payment status. The system can be accessed using the property’s 14-digit parcel number.
Why can my actual tax bill differ from a $760 estimate on a $100,000 property?
The $760 figure uses the countywide 0.76% effective rate as a simple estimate. An individual parcel can have a different assessed value and tax rate area, along with exemptions, voter-approved debt, special assessments, or direct levies that change the final amount.