Fresno property tax: where it goes
A Fresno house pays 1.287% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $396,300 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $5,028 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value under Proposition 13: the full cash value on the 1975-76 tax bill or, after that, the appraised value when the home was purchased, newly constructed or changed ownership, with increases limited to 2% a year.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $396,300 |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide 1% general tax (Prop 13) | 1% | $3,893 |
| City of Fresno voter-approved levy | 0.0324% | $126 |
| Fresno Unified School District bonds (schools) | 0.2389% | $930 |
| State Center Community College District bonds (schools) | 0.0153% | $59 |
| Flood control assessment (FMFCD) | flat | $20 |
| Total | 1.287% | $5,028 |
2026–27 tax year, Fresno County. Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 9 days) | First property tax installment due. Delinquent after 5 p.m. Dec 10, then a 10% penalty. |
| Feb 15 | Last day to file the homeowners' exemption for the full year. |
| Jul 2 | Assessment appeal window opens; file between July 2 and September 15. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Fresno County 2025-26 Tax Rate Book
- Fresno County Resolution 26-327: 2026-27 tax rates
- Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District 2026-27 Budget (assessment rates)
- California BOE: Homeowners' Exemption
Checked October 20, 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.