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Cost & FeesUpdated June 2026

What are property taxes in Shasta County, CA?

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Shasta County property taxes run approximately 1.1–1.25% of assessed value per year under California's Prop 13 framework. On a $400,000 home, expect $4,400–$5,000 annually. Your assessed value is set at the purchase price and can only increase 2% per year until you sell.

How property taxes work in Shasta County

California's Prop 13 (1978) fundamentally shapes how property taxes work across the state, including Shasta County. Here's what buyers and owners need to understand:

The base rate

California's base property tax rate is 1% of assessed value. Shasta County adds various voter-approved bonds and special assessments on top: the total effective rate typically runs 1.1–1.25% depending on your specific parcel.

Assessed value = purchase price

When you buy a home in California, the county reassesses the property at your purchase price. That becomes your new base assessed value. From that point forward, your assessed value can only increase by a maximum of 2% per year: regardless of what the market does.

This means a neighbor who bought the same size home 20 years ago may be paying significantly less in taxes than you. It's not unfair. It's just California's system.

Real example: $420,000 Redding home

ComponentRateAnnual amount
Base tax (1%)1.000%$4,200
County bonds / special assessments~0.15%~$630
Total estimated~1.15%~$4,830/year

Monthly escrow impound: approximately $400/month.

Mello-Roos and CFDs

Some newer subdivisions in Shasta County have Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) or Mello-Roos bonds that add to your tax bill, sometimes significantly. Always ask your agent to pull the full tax history on any property you're seriously considering.

Prop 19: parent-to-child transfers

California's Prop 19 (2021) significantly limited the ability to transfer a low assessed value to children. If you're inheriting property or transferring between family members, consult a tax professional: the rules changed substantially.

Supplemental tax bill

After closing, expect a supplemental tax bill from Shasta County within 3–6 months. This is a one-time bill covering the difference between the previous owner's assessed value and your new purchase-price assessment, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year. Budget accordingly.

Questions about a specific property's tax history? We can pull it for you.

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