Yolo County Property Tax Rates by City, Area, and Tax District 2026
Yolo County’s property tax picture reflects both California’s Proposition 13 framework and local tax districts. The latest available 2024 ACS-based figures show an effective property tax rate of about 0.77%, with median annual real estate taxes of $4,749. Individual bills can differ substantially by parcel and tax rate area.
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
Median Property Tax
$4,749
Tax per $100K
$770
Last Update
August 2026
Yolo County Property Tax 2026-27
Yolo County Property Tax Rate
Yolo 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
Yolo 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
Clarksburg / River Delta Unified Zone
1.0450%
Countywide-Unitary Base Rate
1.0000%
Davis (City) / Davis Joint Unified Zone
1.2640%
Dunnigan District Baseline
1.0150%
Esparto Unified School Zone
1.0650%
Knights Landing District Baseline
1.0150%
Madison District Baseline
1.0650%
State Unitary Utility Allocation
1.0000%
Unincorporated Area Baseline
1.0000%
West Sacramento (City) / Washington Unified Zone
1.1850%
Winters (City) / Winters Joint Unified Zone
1.1120%
Woodland (City) / Woodland Joint Unified Zone
1.1340%
Yolo (Town Center) District Baseline
1.1340%
Other Yolo County Property Tools
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How Property Tax Rates Are Applied in Yolo County
The calculation starts with the taxable value established under California assessment rules, rather than simply using today’s market price. For most properties subject to Proposition 13, the base-year value is generally established after a change in ownership or qualifying new construction, then adjusted annually within the statutory limits. The resulting taxable value is combined with applicable tax rates, exemptions, and other charges.
Taxable Value Comes First
The Assessor determines the assessed value used for taxation. For most real property under Proposition 13, the factored base-year value generally increases by no more than 2% annually, although a lower current market value can apply when required under California law.
The Basic Levy Is Limited
California generally limits the ad valorem property tax to 1% of assessed value, subject to limited exceptions. Additional voter-approved bonded indebtedness and other authorized charges can make the total amount on a particular parcel higher.
Local Rates Are Parcel Specific
Yolo County publishes tax rates according to tax rate areas rather than applying one identical total rate countywide. The agencies and levies associated with a parcel’s particular area determine which additional rates apply.
Direct Assessments Are Separate
Some charges appearing on a property tax bill are direct levies rather than taxes calculated from assessed value. These can be imposed for particular services or improvements, and disputes over them generally need to be directed to the agency that placed the charge.
Ownership Changes Can Reassess
When a qualifying change in ownership occurs, the Assessor must reappraise the property. Yolo County may then issue a supplemental assessment reflecting the difference between the previous and newly established assessed values.
Regular Bills Follow Two Installments
Secured property tax bills are normally payable in two installments. The first is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after December 10; the second is due February 1 and becomes delinquent after April 10.
Why Yolo County Has Different Tax Districts and Local Rates
From Davis and Woodland to West Sacramento, Winters, rural agricultural areas, and other communities, parcels can receive services from different combinations of public agencies. Those geographic differences create multiple tax rate areas and help explain why nearby properties can carry different total tax obligations.
- Tax districts allow specific local agencies to finance services and improvements within defined geographic boundaries.
- Different communities can rely on different public services, creating distinct local funding requirements across Yolo County.
- Tax rate areas group the taxing agencies and applicable levies associated with each individual parcel.
- Two neighboring properties can have different total bills when they fall within different taxing jurisdictions.
- Voter-approved bonds and special taxes can add parcel-specific charges beyond the basic property tax levy.
- A property's exact parcel location determines which tax rate area, direct assessments, and authorized charges apply.
Check Property Tax Rates in Nearby California Counties
Comparing surrounding counties can help homeowners, prospective buyers, investors, and researchers understand how local property-tax costs differ across the region. California Property Checker offers county-specific property information and tools for researching rates, parcels, assessments, and related property details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does buying a home in Yolo County automatically change its assessed value?
A qualifying change in ownership generally causes the Assessor to reappraise the property. The new assessed value can become the basis for future property taxes, subject to California’s applicable assessment rules and any qualifying exclusions.
Why might my first tax bills after purchasing a property be different?
A purchase can produce both regular property taxes and a supplemental assessment. The supplemental amount reflects the change between the previous and new assessed values and is prorated for the applicable portion of the fiscal year.
How does new construction affect Yolo County property taxes?
Yolo County’s Assessor reappraises qualifying completed new construction. A supplemental assessment can then reflect the added assessed value, with the resulting tax liability prorated for the remaining portion of the fiscal year.
Can I receive more than one supplemental tax bill?
Yes. Depending on when a change in ownership or new construction occurs during the fiscal year, the circumstances can result in supplemental assessments covering different periods. The county’s Tax Collector explains that supplemental bills can be issued throughout the year.
How can I claim the Homeowners' Exemption?
An eligible owner-occupied principal residence may qualify for California’s Homeowners’ Exemption. Yolo County states that the exemption reduces assessed value by $7,000. A timely claim generally must be filed by February 15 for the full exemption.
Can a property owner challenge an assessed value in Yolo County?
Yes. Owners can discuss the valuation with the Assessor and, if necessary, file an assessment appeal. Regular assessment appeals are generally filed between July 2 and November 30, while supplemental and certain other assessments have separate 60-day filing periods.
Does filing an assessment appeal stop property tax payments?
No. Yolo County specifically advises that filing an assessment appeal does not remove the obligation to pay an outstanding tax bill on time. If an appeal later results in a lower assessment, an appropriate refund or adjustment can follow.
What happens if a Yolo County property tax payment is late?
A delinquent installment can result in a 10% penalty. For the 2025–26 secured tax year, Yolo County confirmed that the second installment became delinquent after April 10, 2026, with the statutory penalty applying after the deadline.
Where can I check whether a property has direct assessments?
Direct levies appear on the property’s tax bill. Yolo County explains that these charges are imposed on behalf of special districts rather than being calculated by the Assessor, Auditor-Controller, or Tax Collector. The responsible district’s contact information is generally shown on the bill.
Where can I verify the actual amount due for a specific property?
The property’s official tax bill provides the most direct information about the amount currently due, including applicable installments and charges. Yolo County also provides online property-tax payment and account services, while property research tools can help users examine parcel information before confirming the final amount.