What is the effective property tax rate in California?

California's statewide effective property tax rate is about 0.76% of home value per year. Your county's rate will differ, and disabled-veteran exemptions can reduce or eliminate the bill.

California Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against California's primary source

California offers a partial disabled-veteran property tax break, but not a full exemption at 100%.

Who qualifies and how much

Requires a 100% service-connected rating OR compensation at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability (TDIU). Principal residence. Fixed value exemption (not full): 2026 basic $180,671, low-income $271,009 (household income <= $81,131). Partial ratings do not qualify.

100first $180,671 of assessed value exempt (basic); $271,009 if household income <= $81,131 (low-income) — 2026 amounts; NOT full

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

No (partial only)

Effective property tax rate

0.76%

Source: https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta25014.pdf · verified July 2026

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California Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against California's primary source

California offers a partial disabled-veteran property tax break, but not a full exemption at 100%.

Who qualifies and how much

100first $180,671 of assessed value exempt (basic); $271,009 if household income <= $81,131 (low-income) — 2026 amounts; NOT full

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

No (partial only)

Effective property tax rate

0.76%

Source: https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta25014.pdf · verified July 2026

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