Moraga property tax: where it goes
A Moraga house pays 1.113% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $1,191,912 of value before exemptions with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $14,545 a year.
Tax is levied on net assessed value as of January 1 (assessed value less exemptions); the 1% countywide tax plus the rates listed on the bill (ACALANES BOND, MORAGA ELEM BND, community college bonds, BART, East Bay Regional Park District).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $1,191,912 |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide 1% tax (Prop 13) | 1% | $11,849 |
| BART | 0.0044% | $52 |
| BART bond (2016) | 0.0119% | $141 |
| East Bay Regional Park District | 0.0018% | $21 |
| Acalanes Union High School District bond (2008) (schools) | 0.0273% | $323 |
| Moraga School District bond (2016) (schools) | 0.0239% | $283 |
| Moraga School District bond (2024) (schools) | 0.0287% | $340 |
| Community college bond (2002) (schools) | 0.0006% | $7 |
| Community college bond (2006) (schools) | 0.0072% | $85 |
| Community college bond (2014) (schools) | 0.0074% | $88 |
| Moraga School District parcel tax (Measure K) | flat | $325 |
| Moraga School District parcel tax (Measure I) | flat | $295 |
| Moraga School District parcel tax (Measure M) | flat | $222 |
| Acalanes high school parcel tax (Measures G & A) | flat | $301 |
| Fire services district charge (MORAGAFIRESVCDIST) | flat | $86 |
| County stormwater charge (FED STORMWATER A-9) | flat | $35 |
| Moraga street light assessment (MORAGA ST LT) | flat | $58 |
| SF Bay Restoration Authority parcel tax (Measure AA) | flat | $12 |
| East Bay regional trails assessment | flat | $5 |
| Mosquito & vector control | flat | $5 |
| Emergency medical services charge (EMERGENCY MED B) | flat | $10 |
| Total | 1.113% | $14,545 |
2026-27 tax year, Contra Costa County (Moraga tax rate area 15002). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: Moraga School District Measure I exemption. Moraga School District's Measure I parcel tax ($295) provides an optional exemption for homeowners age 65 and over. Once approved, you receive it for as long as you occupy the property. How: Use the district's 2026-27 Measure I Senior Exemption Form from the parcel tax page; you must be 65 or older as of July 1, 2026.
- Low-income seniors: Moraga School District Measures K and M exemption. Moraga School District Measures K and M provide exemptions for low-income seniors, age 65 or older as of July 1, 2026. How: Apply on the district's Measure K and M senior exemption form; the 2026-27 deadline was May 31, 2026.
- Free extra pickups and Reuse & Clean-up Days. The residential rate includes 4 on-call collections of yard trimmings and/or recyclables and 1 on-call landfill collection per rate year at no additional cost, plus two pre-scheduled Reuse and Clean-up Days a year. How: For questions about your recycling, organics, and landfill services, contact Republic Services at (925) 685-4711.
- Seniors, blind or disabled: postpone property taxes. The State Controller's Property Tax Postponement program lets eligible homeowners postpone payment of current-year property taxes on their primary residence. How: Go to www.ptp.sco.ca.gov, call (800) 952-5661 or email postponement@sco.ca.gov.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 9 days) | First property tax installment due; pay by Dec 10, 2026 to avoid a 10% late-payment penalty. |
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 38 days) | Last day of Contra Costa County's 2026 assessment appeal filing period (opened July 2). |
| Feb 15 | Last day for a first-time homeowners' exemption claim to get the full exemption for that year. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- California BOE: Homeowners' Exemption
- California BOE letter: 2026 assessment appeal filing periods by county
- Contra Costa County tax collector: 2026-27 secured tax bills
- Moraga School District: parcel tax Measures K, M and I
- Acalanes Union High School District: Measure G & A senior exemption FAQ
- Contra Costa County assessment parcels: Moraga single-family parcels
- Contra Costa County assessment parcels: Moraga single-family parcels by use code
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.