Amador County, California property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.71%

Homeowners in Amador County, California paid a median $3,172 a year in property tax on a median home worth $449,800, an effective rate of about 0.71% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#35 lowest of 58California counties by effective rate

0.70%California statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$3,172
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$449,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.71%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.6%
of $88,044 median household income
Owner costs
$2,472/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Amador County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Amador County0.71%
California0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Amador County$3,172
California$5,124
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.71% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,058$88
$250,000$1,763$147
$350,000$2,468$206
$500,000$3,526$294

Cities and towns in Amador County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Ione$3,932$474,9000.83%
Jackson$2,632$442,7000.59%
Buckhorn$2,835$360,8000.79%
Pine Grove$3,273$412,9000.79%
Plymouth$2,720$376,9000.72%
Drytown$6,250$856,0000.73%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Amador County, California?

Homeowners in Amador County, California paid a median $3,172 a year in property tax on a median home worth $449,800, an effective rate of about 0.71% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Amador County?

About $2,116 a year ($176 a month) at the 0.71% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Amador County property tax high?

It ranks #35 lowest of 58 California counties. The state median effective rate is 0.70% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Amador County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Amador County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.