El Dorado County Property Tax Rate
California
El Dorado County, California has an effective property tax rate of 0.70%, which is 24% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $679,900, homeowners pay approximately $4,753 per year in property taxes. El Dorado County ranks #25 out of 58 counties in California for property tax rates. Since 2020, the median bill has risen 32.8% while home values gained 41.7%. The county's largest city with its own tax profile is El Dorado Hills, where the median annual bill is $7,427.
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$4,753
Per year
$679,900
2024 estimate
4.37%
Median income: $108,845
#25
of 58 counties in CA
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$5,194
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$3,687
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in El Dorado County pay on average $1,507 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How El Dorado County Compares
Top Counties in California
Historical Property Tax Trends
Between 2020 and 2024, the median property tax bill in El Dorado County rose 32.8% (from $3,580 to $4,753), while the median home value climbed 41.7%. The effective tax rate fell from 0.75% to 0.70% over the same period.
| Year | Median Tax | Median Home Value | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,580 | $479,800 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | $3,787 | $510,200 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $4,223 | $597,600 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | $4,510 | $640,500 | 0.70% |
| 2024 | $4,753 | $679,900 | 0.70% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
California Property Tax Exemptions
Available to El Dorado County homeowners
General Homestead
$7,000 reduction in assessed value
Owner-occupied primary residence as of January 1
Disabled Veteran
Basic exemption of $161,083 or $241,627 for low-income (adjusted annually for inflation)
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability or unemployable due to disability
Veteran
$4,000 reduction in assessed value
Veterans who served during wartime; cannot be combined with homestead exemption
Proposition 19 (Senior Transfer)
Carry over Proposition 13 assessed value to new home
Homeowners age 55+, severely disabled, or wildfire/disaster victims
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,100
$175/month · Rate: 0.70%
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Explore property tax data for 1 city in El Dorado County, California.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | $7,427 | 0.85% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.