Colton property tax: where it goes
A Colton house pays 1.208% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $443,800 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $5,302 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value (Prop 13).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $443,800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $4,368 |
| Colton Joint Unified School District bonds (schools) | 0.1226% | $535 |
| San Bernardino Community College bonds (schools) | 0.0457% | $199 |
| San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District | 0.04% | $175 |
| Storm water management fee (average residential) | flat | $24 |
| Total | 1.208% | $5,302 |
2026-27 tax year, San Bernardino County (Colton tax rate area 002-000). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 39 days) | Last day to file a 2026 regular assessment appeal in San Bernardino County (filing runs July 2 to November 30, 2026). |
| Dec 10 (in 49 days) | First property tax installment (due Nov 1) is delinquent after Dec 10: 10% penalty. |
| Feb 15 | Last day for a first-time homeowners' exemption claim to get the full exemption for the year. |
| Apr 10 | Second property tax installment (due Feb 1) becomes delinquent on Apr 10; taxes not paid by the delinquent date get a 10% penalty. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- San Bernardino County 2026-27 property tax rates (Attachment A)
- California BOE Publication 29: property tax overview
- California BOE: homeowners' exemption
- San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board: assessment appeals
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.