Campbell property tax: where it goes
A Campbell house pays 1.217% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $1,617,000 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $19,802 a year.
Tax is levied on valuation.
Santa Clara County's 2026-27 tax rate book is not published yet; 2025-26 rates are the latest.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $1,617,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide 1% maximum levy (Prop 13) | 1% | $16,100 |
| County retirement levy | 0.0388% | $625 |
| County library | 0.0024% | $39 |
| County bonds (VMC 2008, 2016 housing bond) | 0.0108% | $174 |
| Campbell Elementary bonds (2002, 2010, 2016, 2022) (schools) | 0.0672% | $1,082 |
| Campbell city bond 2018 | 0.017% | $274 |
| Campbell Union High bonds (1999, 2006, 2016, 2024) (schools) | 0.0576% | $927 |
| West Valley-Mission community college bonds (schools) | 0.0192% | $309 |
| Valley Water state water project | 0.0039% | $63 |
| Campbell Union High School District Measure O parcel tax (seniors 65+ can apply for an exemption) | flat | $85 |
| Valley Water Safe, Clean Water special tax (2026-27) | flat | $82 |
| Mosquito & vector control assessments | flat | $31 |
| SF Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA | flat | $12 |
| Total | 1.217% | $19,802 |
2025-26 tax year, Santa Clara County (tax rate area 010-005); flat charges 2026-27 where stated. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Homeowners' exemption. If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for an exemption of up to $7,000 off the dwelling's assessed value. How: File the claim with the Santa Clara County Assessor.
- Seniors 65+: Campbell Union High parcel tax exemption. Property owners who are 65 years or older may apply for an exemption from the Campbell Union High School District parcel tax. How: Apply through Campbell Union High School District.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 10 (in 48 days) | Last day to pay the first installment of secured property taxes without penalties. |
| Feb 15 | Deadline to file the homeowners' exemption for the full exemption (filed by Dec 10 after that, 80% of it). |
| Apr 10 | Last day to pay the second installment of secured property taxes without penalties. |
| Jul 2 – Sep 15 | Window to file an assessment appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. |
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.