Encinitas property tax: where it goes
A Encinitas house pays 1.075% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $1,646,800 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $17,647 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value; in addition to the one percent (1%) rate set by Proposition 13, a typical annual secured tax bill includes tax rates for voter approved debt of school districts and special districts.
The County Auditor has not yet published its 2026-27 tax rate book (checked October 21, 2026), so the ad valorem rates are 2025-26. The flat vector control assessment is the 2026-27 amount.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $1,646,800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (Prop 13) | 1% | $16,398 |
| Encinitas Union School District (elementary) school tax (schools) | 0.0369% | $605 |
| San Dieguito Union High School District tax (schools) | 0.02% | $328 |
| MiraCosta Community College tax (schools) | 0.0114% | $187 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.007% | $115 |
| County vector control assessment | flat | $13 |
| Total | 1.075% | $17,647 |
2025-26 tax year, San Diego County (tax rate areas 19080 to 19999). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 10 (in 48 days) | First property tax installment delinquent after close of business; 10% penalty after that. |
| Feb 15 | Homeowners' exemption deadline for the full exemption (about $70); late filings through December 10 get 80%. |
Pay or manage it
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.