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California Property Tax Estimator

Estimate the first-year property tax on a purchase, including Mello-Roos, and how the bill can change over the next ten years.

HOME TOOLS · OCTOBER 2026

Updated October 2026 · Rudy Flores

California reassesses a home at its purchase price. Enter a price and any special taxes to see an estimated bill, and how it could change as the assessed value grows.

In Orange County, a purchase near $1.75M would carry roughly $20,099 a year in property tax at about 1.15%, or $1,675 a month, before any special taxes.

Set by Proposition 13 at 1% of assessed value.
Varies by address. The county tax bill lists the exact charges.
Common in newer communities. Ask for the exact amount.
California’s exemption reduces the assessed value of a home you live in by $7,000. Use 0 for a second home or rental.
To see how much the reassessment could change it.

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An estimate for planning. The county assessor and tax collector set the actual bill. Nothing here is a loan offer, a rate quote, tax or legal advice. Rates shown come from public data and change often.

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