95926 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95926 (Chico, California) pay a median of $3,211/year in property taxes on homes valued at $462,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is near the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 95926 is approximately $268, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Butte County. This is $1,689 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95926 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 94579 (0.69%) and 91780 (0.69%).

In Chico, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $62,334, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under California's Proposition 13, your property will be reassessed to your purchase price at closing, with taxes capped at 1% of that new base value and limited to 2% annual increases thereafter. Butte County offers a Homeowners' Exemption that reduces your assessed value by a set amount — file with the Butte County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to claim it. Contact the Butte County Assessor at (530) 538-7881 to confirm the current exemption amount and verify your base year value.