What is the property tax rate in Goleta, CA?

Goleta has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.60%. On a median home valued at $1,002,500, homeowners pay approximately $5,983 per year in property taxes.

How does Goleta compare to Santa Barbara County?

Goleta's effective rate of 0.60% is 8% lower than the Santa Barbara County average of 0.65%. The county-wide median annual tax is $5,103, while Goleta homeowners pay an estimated $5,983.

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

Based on Goleta's effective rate of 0.60%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,800 per year, or about $150 per month.

Goleta Property Tax Rate

Santa Barbara County, California

0.60%effective rate

Goleta is located in Santa Barbara County, California. Homeowners in Goleta pay a median of $5,983 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,002,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.60%. This is 8% lower than the Santa Barbara County average of 0.65%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.60%

vs 0.65% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,983

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$1,002,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,693

Goleta, CA

How Goleta Compares

Goleta

0.60%

Santa Barbara County Average

0.65%

California Average

0.70%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Santa Barbara County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Santa Barbara County, California.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Orcutt	31,284	$4,586	0.78%
Santa Maria	109,880	$3,274	0.68%
Eastern Goleta Valley	29,411	$7,422	0.62%
Goleta	32,693	$5,983	0.60%
Lompoc	43,819	$2,556	0.59%
Santa Barbara	88,024	$7,043	0.48%

About Property Taxes in Goleta

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,800

$150/month · Rate: 0.60%

Santa Barbara 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.