Novato Property Tax Rate

Marin County, California

0.78%effective rate

Novato is located in Marin County, California. Homeowners in Novato pay a median of $7,895 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,007,100, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.78%. This is 18% higher than the Marin County average of 0.66%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.78%

vs 0.66% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$7,895

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$1,007,100

2024 estimate

Population📍

52,689

Novato, CA

How Novato Compares

Novato
0.78%
Marin County Average
0.66%
California Average
0.70%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Marin County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in Marin County, California.

CityAnnual TaxRate
San Rafael$10,0010.80%
Novato$7,8950.78%

About Property Taxes in Novato

Property taxes in Novato are collected by Marin County. Tax exemptions available to Marin County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Novato. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Marin County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,340

$195/month · Rate: 0.78%

Marin County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.