Saratoga Property Tax Rate
Santa Clara County, California
Saratoga is located in Santa Clara County, California. Homeowners in Saratoga pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $2,000,001, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.50%. This is 25% lower than the Santa Clara County average of 0.67%.
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0.50%
vs 0.67% county avg
$10,001
Per year
$2,000,001
2024 estimate
30,335
Saratoga, CA
How Saratoga Compares
Cities in Santa Clara County
Compare property tax rates for 13 cities in Santa Clara County, California.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gilroy | $8,014 | 0.82% |
| Morgan Hill | $8,890 | 0.79% |
| San Jose | $9,121 | 0.77% |
| Milpitas | $8,002 | 0.68% |
| Campbell | $9,864 | 0.64% |
| Santa Clara | $8,939 | 0.59% |
| Mountain View | $10,001 | 0.52% |
| Sunnyvale | $9,006 | 0.50% |
| Palo Alto | $10,001 | 0.50% |
| Cupertino | $10,001 | 0.50% |
| Los Gatos | $10,001 | 0.50% |
| Los Altos | $10,001 | 0.50% |
| Saratoga | $10,001 | 0.50% |
About Property Taxes in Saratoga
Property taxes in Saratoga are collected by Santa Clara County. Tax exemptions available to Santa Clara County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Saratoga. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Santa Clara County property tax page.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
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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.