Chico property tax: where it goes
A Chico house pays 1.151% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $468,100 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $5,319 a year.
Tax is levied on the $7,000 homeowners' exemption is deducted from the taxable value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $468,100 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic countywide 1% levy (Prop 13) | 1% | $4,611 |
| Chico Unified School District bond (1998) (schools) | 0.0109% | $50 |
| Chico Unified School District bond (2012) (schools) | 0.0298% | $138 |
| Chico Unified School District bond (2016) (schools) | 0.0272% | $125 |
| Chico Unified School District bond (2024) (schools) | 0.0455% | $210 |
| Butte-Glenn Community College bond (2002) (schools) | 0.0148% | $68 |
| Butte-Glenn Community College bond (2016) (schools) | 0.0224% | $103 |
| Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control assessment (Zone A, 1 SFE) | flat | $14 |
| Total | 1.151% | $5,319 |
2026-27 tax year, Butte County (tax rate area 002-001). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 10 (in 48 days) | December 10 is the last day to pay the first installment of secured property taxes without penalty. |
| Apr 10 | April 10 is the last day to pay the second installment of secured property taxes without penalty. |
Sources
- Butte County 2026-27 Multi-Rate Taxes (tax rates by tax rate area)
- boe.ca.gov homeowners_exemption.htm
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.