Highland property tax: where it goes
A Highland house pays 1.175% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $485,600 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $5,622 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value (Prop 13).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $485,600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $4,786 |
| San Bernardino City Unified School District bonds (schools) | 0.0889% | $426 |
| San Bernardino Community College bonds (schools) | 0.0457% | $219 |
| San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District | 0.04% | $191 |
| Total | 1.175% | $5,622 |
2026-27 tax year, San Bernardino County (Highland; rates for San Bernardino City Unified School District area). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Homeowners' exemption: $7,000 off your taxable value. California gives a $7,000 reduction in the taxable value of a qualifying owner-occupied home; the home must have been your principal residence on January 1. How: Claim it with your county assessor.
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
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.