Butte County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Butte County, California. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.69%
State Effective Rate
0.70%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$43
Median Home Value (ACS)
$424,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,951
Owner-Occupied Households
47,717
The typical owner-occupied home in Butte County is valued at $424,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,951 per year — an effective rate of 0.69%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: California
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Butte County, California, the current county-level estimate is 0.69%, or approximately $2,760 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Butte County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.69% · vs California: 0.70% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,725 | $144 |
| $400,000 | $2,760 | $230 |
| $500,000 | $3,450 | $288 |
| $750,000 | $5,175 | $431 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,900 | $575 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Butte County0.69%
- Napa County0.69%
- Shasta County0.69%
- El Dorado County0.70%
- Los Angeles County0.68%
- Madera County0.70%
- San Bernardino County0.70%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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