Homeowners in Plumas County, California paid a median $2,537 a year in property tax on a median home worth $360,200, an effective rate of about 0.70% (Census 2020–2024).
0.70%California statewide · US 0.94%
How Plumas County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.70% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,056 | $88 |
| $250,000 | $1,761 | $147 |
| $350,000 | $2,465 | $205 |
| $500,000 | $3,522 | $293 |
Cities and towns in Plumas County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Quincy | $2,166 | $322,600 | 0.67% |
| Portola | $1,737 | $231,300 | 0.75% |
| Quincy | $2,292 | $300,500 | 0.76% |
| Graeagle | $2,782 | $489,500 | 0.57% |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | $4,107 | $648,900 | 0.63% |
| Lake Almanor West | $4,626 | $696,300 | 0.66% |
| Lake Almanor Peninsula | $4,509 | $545,700 | 0.83% |
| Plumas Eureka | $3,462 | $517,100 | 0.67% |
| Meadow Valley | $2,712 | $306,400 | 0.89% |
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in California
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Los Angeles pop. 3,857,263
- San Diego pop. 1,389,526
- San Jose pop. 990,138
- San Francisco pop. 830,235
- Fresno pop. 545,970
- Sacramento pop. 528,706
- Long Beach pop. 455,548
- Oakland pop. 439,418
- Bakersfield pop. 411,986
- Anaheim pop. 344,521
- Los Angeles County pop. 9,808,667
- San Diego County pop. 3,288,774
- Orange County pop. 3,165,820
- Riverside County pop. 2,478,600
- San Bernardino County pop. 2,197,104
- Santa Clara County pop. 1,902,047
- Alameda County pop. 1,649,473
- Sacramento County pop. 1,594,006
- Contra Costa County pop. 1,165,012
- Fresno County pop. 1,016,725
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Plumas County, California?
Homeowners in Plumas County, California paid a median $2,537 a year in property tax on a median home worth $360,200, an effective rate of about 0.70% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Plumas County?
About $2,113 a year ($176 a month) at the 0.70% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Plumas County property tax high?
It ranks #34 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 Plumas County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Plumas County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.