Escondido property tax: where it goes
A Escondido house pays 1.14% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $777,600 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $8,799 a year.
Tax is levied on Limited to one percent (1%) of the full cash value of property; other rates are in addition to this one percent (1%) ad valorem tax rate.
The County Auditor has not yet published its 2026-27 tax rate book (its trb2627 files return 404, checked October 22, 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 $777,600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (Prop 13) | 1% | $7,706 |
| Escondido Union elementary school tax (schools) | 0.0382% | $295 |
| Escondido Union High School tax (schools) | 0.0287% | $221 |
| Community college (Palomar) school tax (schools) | 0.019% | $147 |
| Palomar Health bonds (Prop BB) | 0.031% | $239 |
| City of Escondido Prop P bonds | 0.0162% | $125 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.007% | $54 |
| County vector control assessment | flat | $13 |
| Total | 1.14% | $8,799 |
2025-26 tax year, San Diego County (tax rate area 04000). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Homeowners' exemption. If you already receive the Homeowners' Exemption, it is reflected on your property tax bill under "Exemptions" with a reduction for "Homeowners'" of $7,000. How: File with the San Diego County Assessor; February 15 is the regular filing deadline to receive the full exemption of approximately $70.
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
Sources
- https://sdarcc.gov/content/arcc/home/divisions/assessor/property-tax-savings/homeowner-exemption.html
- https://www.sdttc.com/content/ttc/en/tax-collection.html
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.