Property Tax Analysis for Santa Barbara County, CA
Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Santa Barbara County.
Effective Tax Rate
0.7%
Annual Tax Bill
$4,646
Monthly Escrow
$387
Tax Burden
5% of income
Tax Assessment Details
Current Assessment
Market Value$714,800
Est. Assessed Value$607,580
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.7%
Appeal Potential
Potential Annual Savings$697
5-Year Savings$3,485
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%
About Property Taxes in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County in California has an effective property tax rate of 0.7%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $714,800, that translates to $4,646 annually or $387 per month in escrow.
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