Tulare County, California Property Taxes

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Median Tulare County effective property tax rate: 1.07%, slightly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Tulare County home value: $173,848
Median annual Tulare County tax bill: $1,854, $546 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Tulare County calculated?

Property taxes in Tulare 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 Visalia or another part of Tulare County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Tulare County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.07%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$1,860

$1,726

Ownwell’s Tulare County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Tulare County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Tulare 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 Tulare County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Tulare County, California

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. Each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction, resulting 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. Tulare County's effective property tax rate is slightly above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. This positions Tulare County as one of the regions in California where property owners might experience higher tax bills compared to the national median property tax bill of $2400. In Tulare County, the city with the highest median tax rate is Lindsay, while Sequoia Crest has the lowest. This diversity in tax rates within a single county highlights the importance of understanding local tax dynamics. Property owners should be aware of these variations, as they can significantly impact annual expenses. Comparing Tulare County's effective property tax rate to other counties in California or the U.S. median property tax rate can provide valuable insights for property owners.

Property Tax Rates Across Tulare County, California

Source: Ownwell

0.99%

1.36%

1.73%

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 Tulare County Tax Rate

1.07%

Median Effective California Tax Rate

1.21%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Tulare County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alpaugh	0.80%	0.94%	0.99%	0.99%	0.99%
Alpine Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Badger	0.98%	0.99%	1.03%	1.03%	1.08%
Ca Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cal Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
California Hot Springs	0.91%	0.96%	1.01%	1.01%	1.01%
Camp Nelson	0.97%	1.04%	1.08%	1.17%	1.26%
Cedar Grove	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%
Corcoran	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cutler	0.94%	0.97%	1.04%	1.05%	1.07%
Delano	1.01%	1.06%	1.06%	1.11%	1.14%
Delft Colony	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dinuba	1.00%	1.07%	1.09%	1.16%	1.21%
Ducor	1.01%	1.03%	1.08%	1.14%	1.26%
Earlimart	0.98%	1.06%	1.11%	1.11%	1.14%
Exeter	0.99%	1.04%	1.09%	1.10%	1.13%
Farmersville	0.96%	1.02%	1.06%	1.09%	1.13%
Goshen	0.85%	1.02%	1.05%	1.11%	1.35%
Hartland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inyokern	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ivanhoe	0.94%	0.97%	1.04%	1.04%	1.06%
Kaweah	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kennedy Meadows	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsburg	1.10%	1.11%	1.13%	1.68%	1.81%
Kings Canyon National Pk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lemon Cove	0.93%	1.03%	1.10%	1.17%	1.24%
Lindcove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lindsay	1.13%	1.48%	1.73%	2.04%	2.65%
London	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Miramonte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Orange Cove	1.10%	1.10%	1.14%	1.15%	1.16%
Orosi	0.96%	1.00%	1.04%	1.05%	1.09%
Pierpoint Sring	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Flat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pixley	0.92%	1.03%	1.09%	1.09%	1.11%
Ponderosa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Poplar	0.92%	1.01%	1.01%	1.01%	1.01%
Porterville	0.97%	1.01%	1.06%	1.07%	1.11%
Posey	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%	1.05%
Reedley	1.06%	1.07%	1.11%	1.15%	1.39%
Richgrove	0.97%	0.99%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%
Sequoia Crest	0.43%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.83%
Sequoia National Park	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Springville	0.72%	1.00%	1.03%	1.04%	1.11%
Strathmore	0.87%	0.95%	1.01%	1.01%	1.02%
Sultana	0.75%	0.98%	1.08%	1.09%	1.10%
Terra Bella	0.93%	0.99%	1.02%	1.02%	1.07%
Three Rivers	1.03%	1.03%	1.06%	1.08%	1.29%
Tipton	0.98%	1.06%	1.09%	1.09%	1.12%
Tonyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Traver	0.99%	1.12%	1.14%	1.20%	1.52%
Tulare	0.98%	1.04%	1.07%	1.09%	1.14%
Visalia	0.96%	1.02%	1.04%	1.11%	1.17%
Waukena	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilsonia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodlake	1.04%	1.06%	1.11%	1.17%	1.27%
Woodville	0.94%	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%
Yettem	1.05%	1.06%	1.23%	1.41%	2.63%

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tulare County, California

When examining property taxes in Tulare 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 Tulare 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.

In Tulare County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April. 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 Tulare County. For example, the median tax bill in Tulare County is $2,400, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Kingsburg has the highest median home price at $349,620.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tulare County, California

Source: Ownwell

$5,000

$177,310

$349,620

Median Tulare County Market Value

$173,848

Median California Market Value

$378,421

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tulare County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alpaugh	$6,834	$18,088	$38,150	$70,406	$107,147
Alpine Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Badger	$57,576	$82,940	$151,506	$214,862	$226,133
Ca Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cal Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
California Hot Springs	$11,290	$32,008	$66,163	$132,714	$178,380
Camp Nelson	$9,821	$12,338	$16,044	$33,330	$120,549
Cedar Grove	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000	$7,500	$9,073
Corcoran	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cutler	$38,102	$63,161	$94,052	$134,448	$190,242
Delano	$15,946	$58,993	$115,954	$177,454	$245,989
Delft Colony	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dinuba	$58,722	$108,547	$171,624	$244,745	$309,481
Ducor	$37,500	$66,682	$92,134	$128,743	$170,655
Earlimart	$29,715	$62,589	$104,941	$139,300	$175,493
Exeter	$62,368	$111,670	$178,542	$259,918	$368,522
Farmersville	$50,347	$84,093	$125,077	$171,706	$219,177
Goshen	$23,088	$44,541	$80,254	$141,452	$212,896
Hartland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inyokern	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ivanhoe	$45,607	$72,133	$103,310	$129,223	$177,812
Kaweah	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kennedy Meadows	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsburg	$64,422	$199,740	$349,620	$475,042	$642,438
Kings Canyon National Pk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lemon Cove	$54,653	$66,009	$95,011	$147,198	$204,000
Lindcove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lindsay	$53,679	$88,862	$128,804	$191,688	$238,482
London	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Miramonte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Orange Cove	$56,602	$138,899	$231,355	$244,716	$255,830
Orosi	$46,666	$87,384	$123,753	$161,176	$204,096
Pierpoint Sring	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Flat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pixley	$32,178	$57,336	$98,689	$145,656	$199,928
Ponderosa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Poplar	$7,743	$13,201	$38,554	$77,684	$164,226
Porterville	$61,109	$101,690	$153,056	$225,324	$300,216
Posey	$10,008	$14,824	$38,659	$79,128	$142,006
Reedley	$73,553	$80,288	$133,621	$197,424	$218,427
Richgrove	$42,665	$79,104	$100,847	$122,684	$164,125
Sequoia Crest	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000	$8,411	$10,820
Sequoia National Park	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Springville	$5,000	$29,776	$102,999	$196,296	$281,818
Strathmore	$31,147	$53,323	$87,537	$126,552	$178,612
Sultana	$15,711	$30,459	$76,427	$107,285	$164,816
Terra Bella	$43,870	$72,480	$106,233	$156,970	$205,870
Three Rivers	$59,082	$135,034	$215,528	$314,168	$389,303
Tipton	$39,149	$75,346	$107,436	$150,594	$193,480
Tonyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Traver	$32,218	$45,934	$84,537	$127,458	$193,027
Tulare	$68,981	$120,124	$187,977	$279,125	$361,490
Visalia	$90,332	$150,106	$230,796	$327,547	$427,809
Waukena	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilsonia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodlake	$46,564	$83,970	$126,298	$191,480	$256,458
Woodville	$18,682	$27,262	$42,844	$80,738	$94,971
Yettem	$40,483	$59,772	$96,942	$116,339	$141,090

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Tulare County, California

In Tulare County, CA, property taxes are determined by the assessed value of a home, which is a percentage of its market value. The assessed value is then multiplied by the local tax rate to calculate the property tax bill. With a median home price of $173,848, homeowners in Tulare County can expect to pay a tax bill that varies significantly across different percentiles. For instance, those in the 25th percentile pay around $1,101, while those in the 75th percentile face a bill of approximately $2,883. The tax burden increases further for those in the 90th percentile, reaching $3,924. In comparison to the national median property tax rate of 1.02%, Tulare County's tax rate can have varying impacts on homeowners depending on their property's assessed value. The highest median tax bill in the county is found in Kingsburg at $5,413, whereas Camp Nelson has the lowest at $205. These variations highlight the importance of understanding local property tax assessments and their implications on homeownership.

Property Tax Bills Across Tulare County, California

Source: Ownwell

$205

$2,809

$5,413

Median Tulare County Tax Bill

$1,854

Median California Tax Bill

$4,683

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Tulare County, California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alpaugh	$156	$249	$428	$804	$1,184
Alpine Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Badger	$574	$815	$1,548	$1,990	$2,331
Ca Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cal Hot Springs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
California Hot Springs	$212	$346	$695	$1,278	$1,869
Camp Nelson	$116	$171	$205	$463	$1,233
Cedar Grove	$316	$316	$316	$316	$316
Corcoran	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cutler	$378	$655	$974	$1,415	$2,050
Delano	$210	$608	$1,193	$1,841	$2,616
Delft Colony	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dinuba	$624	$1,178	$1,908	$2,779	$3,501
Ducor	$502	$732	$999	$1,345	$1,779
Earlimart	$357	$704	$1,142	$1,547	$1,920
Exeter	$641	$1,168	$1,889	$2,764	$3,956
Farmersville	$510	$861	$1,329	$1,836	$2,400
Goshen	$211	$432	$745	$1,364	$2,267
Hartland	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inyokern	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ivanhoe	$447	$717	$1,033	$1,320	$1,838
Kaweah	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kennedy Meadows	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsburg	$1,555	$2,953	$5,413	$6,216	$7,210
Kings Canyon National Pk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lemon Cove	$543	$704	$1,149	$1,631	$1,947
Lindcove	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lindsay	$1,082	$1,628	$2,279	$3,084	$3,655
London	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Miramonte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Orange Cove	$647	$1,069	$2,389	$2,710	$2,908
Orosi	$474	$896	$1,276	$1,706	$2,166
Pierpoint Sring	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Flat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pixley	$358	$580	$1,012	$1,527	$2,061
Ponderosa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Poplar	$112	$246	$427	$901	$1,774
Porterville	$630	$1,054	$1,599	$2,352	$3,124
Posey	$131	$254	$442	$901	$1,482
Reedley	$829	$1,116	$1,523	$2,370	$2,753
Richgrove	$431	$780	$1,035	$1,292	$1,742
Sequoia Crest	$36	$36	$36	$36	$122
Sequoia National Park	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Springville	$36	$458	$1,135	$2,048	$2,923
Strathmore	$301	$521	$858	$1,259	$1,792
Sultana	$185	$403	$858	$1,239	$1,735
Terra Bella	$435	$739	$1,088	$1,607	$2,126
Three Rivers	$635	$1,454	$2,344	$3,387	$4,283
Tipton	$396	$777	$1,154	$1,598	$2,068
Tonyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Traver	$384	$503	$980	$1,655	$2,465
Tulare	$698	$1,241	$1,971	$3,017	$3,905
Visalia	$908	$1,498	$2,380	$3,459	$4,514
Waukena	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilsonia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodlake	$551	$920	$1,411	$2,039	$2,637
Woodville	$192	$281	$442	$795	$979
Yettem	$464	$989	$1,244	$1,352	$2,472