Humboldt County, California Property Taxes

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Creator: Ownwell
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Median Humboldt County effective property tax rate: 1.08%, slightly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Humboldt County home value: $227,816
Median annual Humboldt County tax bill: $2,486, $86 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Humboldt County calculated?

Property taxes in Humboldt County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Eureka or another part of Humboldt County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Humboldt County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.08%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$2,460

$2,283

Ownwell’s Humboldt County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Humboldt County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Humboldt County’s median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing property taxes in Humboldt County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Humboldt County, California

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. Each county annually estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.

In Humboldt County, the effective property tax rate is 1.08%, slightly above the national median of 1.02%. Within California, there is significant variation; for example, Samoa has the highest median tax rate at 3.09%, while Honeydew has the lowest at 1.01%. These figures highlight the diversity in property tax rates even within a single state. Comparing Humboldt County's rate to the national median provides insight into how local tax policies align with broader trends. Understanding these differences can help property owners make informed decisions about their investments and financial planning.

Property Tax Rates Across Humboldt County, California

Source: Ownwell

1.01%

2.05%

3.09%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective Humboldt County Tax Rate

1.08%

Median Effective California Tax Rate

1.21%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Humboldt County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alderpoint	1.12%	1.15%	1.17%	1.26%	1.55%
Arcata	1.09%	1.13%	1.17%	1.26%	1.42%
Bayside	1.08%	1.09%	1.11%	1.15%	1.22%
Blocksburg	1.03%	1.06%	1.09%	1.10%	1.10%
Blue Lake	1.00%	1.03%	1.04%	1.08%	1.18%
Bridgeville	1.04%	1.04%	1.04%	1.06%	1.13%
Carlotta	0.97%	0.99%	1.02%	1.04%	1.08%
Dinsmore	1.05%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%
Etterburg	1.12%	1.13%	1.15%	1.20%	1.22%
Eureka	1.01%	1.04%	1.05%	1.06%	1.10%
Ferndale	0.98%	1.01%	1.19%	1.38%	1.84%
Fields Landing	1.04%	1.04%	1.08%	1.10%	1.20%
Fortuna	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%	1.08%	1.12%
Garberville	1.12%	1.14%	1.17%	1.23%	1.31%
Honeydew	0.98%	0.99%	1.01%	1.02%	1.02%
Hoopa	0.91%	1.01%	1.07%	1.10%	1.10%
Hydesville	1.01%	1.02%	1.02%	1.04%	1.07%
Kneeland	1.05%	1.07%	1.10%	1.11%	1.14%
Korbel	0.93%	0.99%	1.03%	1.04%	1.07%
Loleta	1.02%	1.02%	1.11%	1.55%	2.03%
Mckinleyville	1.06%	1.11%	1.14%	1.18%	1.26%
Miranda	1.11%	1.12%	1.14%	1.17%	1.28%
Myers Flat	1.13%	1.15%	1.19%	1.30%	1.41%
Orick	0.97%	1.00%	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%
Orleans	1.00%	1.06%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%
Petrolia	0.97%	0.99%	1.02%	1.02%	1.02%
Phillipsville	1.13%	1.15%	1.17%	1.25%	1.32%
Redcrest	1.03%	1.04%	1.07%	1.12%	1.19%
Redway	1.11%	1.12%	1.15%	1.19%	1.31%
Rio Dell	1.04%	1.04%	1.06%	1.10%	1.17%
Samoa	1.02%	1.08%	3.09%	4.50%	5.63%
Scotia	1.02%	1.03%	1.05%	1.08%	1.19%
Shelter Cove	1.17%	1.18%	1.21%	1.23%	4.72%
Trinidad	1.05%	1.06%	1.09%	1.13%	1.25%
Weott	1.11%	1.12%	1.14%	1.17%	1.27%
Whitethorn	1.12%	1.16%	1.19%	1.24%	1.35%
Willow Creek	1.07%	1.08%	1.11%	1.12%	1.14%
Alamo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Briceland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ettersburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fieldbrook	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Glendale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Piercy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Richardson Grove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Salmon Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shively	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weitchpec	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Westhaven	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humboldt County, California

When examining property taxes in Humboldt County, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Humboldt County Assessor's Office estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices:

In Humboldt County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Humboldt County.

For example, the median tax bill in Humboldt County is $2,400, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Dinsmore has the highest median home price at $415,856.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humboldt County, California

Source: Ownwell

$21,799

$185,900

$350,000

Median Humboldt County Market Value

$227,816

Median California Market Value

$378,421

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humboldt County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alderpoint	$22,014	$55,940	$129,804	$207,924	$318,188
Arcata	$51,994	$112,958	$235,635	$363,873	$482,720
Bayside	$118,136	$193,037	$348,652	$525,019	$724,195
Blocksburg	$64,474	$104,652	$166,098	$269,600	$419,256
Blue Lake	$24,115	$79,596	$174,495	$309,283	$404,536
Bridgeville	$26,492	$63,608	$114,444	$217,523	$348,452
Carlotta	$63,548	$111,709	$206,442	$341,481	$450,309
Dinsmore	$236,711	$257,478	$415,856	$676,260	$676,260
Etterburg	$106,067	$166,746	$225,833	$324,573	$411,002
Eureka	$69,481	$128,894	$223,311	$321,899	$426,878
Ferndale	$63,479	$122,150	$246,756	$383,998	$561,816
Fields Landing	$41,799	$80,143	$127,448	$200,298	$281,285
Fortuna	$68,256	$138,655	$239,696	$351,900	$471,766
Garberville	$93,774	$148,511	$244,296	$378,696	$525,586
Honeydew	$68,359	$147,685	$269,580	$410,929	$588,862
Hoopa	$21,594	$45,194	$98,128	$166,193	$233,494
Hydesville	$75,930	$162,188	$289,181	$464,032	$613,100
Kneeland	$117,327	$222,907	$350,000	$475,000	$624,330
Korbel	$30,405	$58,238	$108,673	$156,198	$277,275
Loleta	$70,193	$140,862	$260,100	$367,208	$507,993
Mckinleyville	$79,749	$161,430	$277,988	$386,900	$520,014
Miranda	$39,794	$93,522	$214,168	$328,089	$455,714
Myers Flat	$38,242	$65,025	$124,768	$234,449	$450,956
Orick	$28,700	$52,020	$113,571	$182,070	$346,112
Orleans	$27,199	$60,295	$114,179	$196,276	$310,115
Petrolia	$35,498	$81,542	$163,254	$298,691	$427,242
Phillipsville	$47,877	$69,286	$123,899	$214,089	$295,145
Redcrest	$56,157	$94,396	$155,576	$284,526	$382,721
Redway	$46,374	$100,640	$193,904	$296,340	$399,547
Rio Dell	$53,464	$93,024	$172,881	$252,562	$324,814
Samoa	$10,108	$13,658	$21,799	$78,750	$209,100
Scotia	$59,717	$152,490	$223,100	$273,407	$328,216
Shelter Cove	$82,157	$215,481	$295,315	$354,710	$424,613
Trinidad	$67,230	$153,136	$317,271	$510,765	$760,021
Weott	$44,505	$98,703	$197,018	$289,732	$337,549
Whitethorn	$94,998	$175,338	$277,986	$389,809	$511,598
Willow Creek	$59,692	$110,370	$195,529	$300,368	$406,140
Alamo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Briceland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ettersburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fieldbrook	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Glendale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Piercy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Richardson Grove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Salmon Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shively	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weitchpec	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Westhaven	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Humboldt County, California

In Humboldt County, CA, property tax bills are determined by assessing the market value of a home and applying the local tax rate. The median home price in the county is $227,816, with property tax bills falling between the 25th percentile at $1,362 and the 75th percentile at $3,794. For those in the 90th percentile, tax bills can reach as high as $5,195. These figures highlight the variability in tax burdens, influenced by both property values and the specific tax rate applied. Compared to the national median property tax bill of $2,400, homeowners in Humboldt County experience a range of tax obligations depending on their property's assessed value. In Dinsmore, the highest median tax bill is $4,351, indicating a higher tax rate or higher property values, while Samoa has the lowest median tax bill at $645, offering a more affordable option for homeowners. Understanding these factors is crucial for homeowners as they plan their budgets and consider the financial implications of property ownership in Humboldt County.

Property Tax Bills Across Humboldt County, California

Source: Ownwell

$645

$2,247

$3,849

Median Humboldt County Tax Bill

$2,486

Median California Tax Bill

$4,683

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Humboldt County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alderpoint	$376	$735	$1,521	$2,372	$3,583
Arcata	$730	$1,456	$2,764	$4,187	$5,462
Bayside	$1,371	$2,197	$3,849	$5,785	$7,874
Blocksburg	$699	$1,084	$1,820	$2,953	$4,526
Blue Lake	$290	$786	$1,768	$3,223	$4,171
Bridgeville	$248	$648	$1,146	$2,211	$3,540
Carlotta	$665	$1,141	$2,067	$3,410	$4,567
Dinsmore	$2,519	$2,740	$4,351	$7,197	$7,197
Etterburg	$1,169	$2,004	$2,698	$3,756	$4,613
Eureka	$736	$1,352	$2,354	$3,405	$4,542
Ferndale	$967	$1,674	$2,931	$4,564	$6,169
Fields Landing	$508	$836	$1,389	$2,086	$2,890
Fortuna	$720	$1,481	$2,551	$3,741	$5,007
Garberville	$1,136	$1,824	$2,889	$4,349	$5,991
Honeydew	$700	$1,443	$2,678	$4,280	$5,942
Hoopa	$199	$414	$1,017	$1,804	$2,554
Hydesville	$712	$1,656	$2,885	$4,741	$6,252
Kneeland	$1,275	$2,412	$3,782	$5,207	$6,838
Korbel	$282	$572	$1,125	$1,596	$2,855
Loleta	$881	$2,162	$3,307	$4,484	$5,479
Mckinleyville	$907	$1,819	$3,112	$4,321	$5,753
Miranda	$563	$1,120	$2,426	$3,696	$5,106
Myers Flat	$523	$845	$1,510	$2,681	$5,173
Orick	$297	$538	$1,123	$1,896	$3,538
Orleans	$278	$657	$1,239	$2,118	$3,273
Petrolia	$362	$832	$1,625	$2,975	$4,286
Phillipsville	$584	$875	$1,443	$2,478	$3,361
Redcrest	$591	$1,083	$1,712	$3,006	$3,945
Redway	$516	$1,151	$2,169	$3,312	$4,492
Rio Dell	$578	$1,003	$1,813	$2,652	$3,465
Samoa	$444	$581	$645	$906	$2,167
Scotia	$628	$1,533	$2,335	$2,875	$3,390
Shelter Cove	$1,235	$2,653	$3,567	$4,218	$4,984
Trinidad	$803	$1,687	$3,447	$5,519	$8,066
Weott	$541	$1,148	$2,234	$3,224	$3,767
Whitethorn	$1,139	$2,168	$3,323	$4,519	$5,858
Willow Creek	$638	$1,164	$2,100	$3,252	$4,460
Alamo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Briceland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ettersburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fieldbrook	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Glendale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Piercy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Richardson Grove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Salmon Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shively	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weitchpec	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Westhaven	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A