Question 1

What is the property tax rate in Santa Cruz County, California?

Accepted Answer

The effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing in Santa Cruz County, California is 0.60%, which is 0.10 percentage points lower than the California average (0.70%).

Question 2

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Santa Cruz County, CA?

Accepted Answer

At an effective rate of 0.60%, a $400,000 home in Santa Cruz County has an estimated annual property tax of about $2,400 (around $200 per month). The median annual property tax bill in Santa Cruz County is $6,538.

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