Understanding California Property Taxes

Your resource for understanding property tax assessments, your right to appeal, and how to file — tailored to your county.

Appeal guides by county

Step-by-step guides tailored to your county's specific forms, deadlines, and fees.

When your home's market value drops below its assessed value, Prop 8 lets you pay taxes on the lower amount. Most homeowners don't know this exists.

Enter your address and we'll tell you in seconds whether your home is likely overassessed — completely free.