Trinity County Property Tax Rate

California

0.58%effective rate

Trinity County, California has an effective property tax rate of 0.58%, which is 37% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $325,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,888 per year in property taxes. Trinity County ranks #58 out of 58 counties in California for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,888

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$325,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.56%

Median income: $53,002

State Rank📍

#58

of 58 counties in CA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,420

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,582

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Trinity County pay on average $838 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Trinity County Compares

Trinity County
0.58%
California Average
0.70%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in California

Kern
0.88%
Placer
0.84%
Contra Costa
0.83%
San Benito
0.81%
Alameda
0.78%
Riverside
0.78%
Alpine
0.77%
Imperial
0.77%

California Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Trinity 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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Trinity County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,740

$145/month · Rate: 0.58%

Quick Facts

Population15,860
Owner-Occupied49.4%
National Rank#2352 of 3,135
Median Income$53,002

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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.