What is the property tax rate in Monterey, CA?

Monterey has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.58%. On a median home valued at $1,003,300, homeowners pay approximately $5,799 per year in property taxes.

How does Monterey compare to Monterey County?

Monterey's effective rate of 0.58% is 8% lower than the Monterey County average of 0.63%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,910, while Monterey homeowners pay an estimated $5,799.

How much are property taxes in Monterey on a $300,000 home?

Based on Monterey's effective rate of 0.58%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,740 per year, or about $145 per month.

Monterey Property Tax Rate

Monterey County, California

0.58%effective rate

Monterey is located in Monterey County, California. Homeowners in Monterey pay a median of $5,799 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,003,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.58%. This is 8% lower than the Monterey County average of 0.63%.

Need to look up or pay your Monterey County property tax bill?

Use the official Monterey County tax office website. Due: 1st inst. Nov 1 (delinquent after Dec 10), 2nd inst. Feb 1 (delinquent after Apr 10)

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Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.58%

vs 0.63% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,799

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$1,003,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

29,772

Monterey, CA

How Monterey Compares

Monterey

0.58%

Monterey County Average

0.63%

California Average

0.70%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Monterey County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Monterey County, California.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Salinas	161,993	$3,993	0.65%
Monterey	29,772	$5,799	0.58%
Seaside	31,964	$3,716	0.54%

About Property Taxes in Monterey

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,740

$145/month · Rate: 0.58%

Monterey County Property Taxes

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California 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.