National City property tax: where it goes
A National City house pays 1.174% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $612,200 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $7,118 a year.
Tax is levied on one percent (1%) of the full cash value of property under Proposition 13, plus tax rates for voter approved debt of school districts and special districts.
The County Auditor has not published its 2026-27 tax rate book (checked October 22, 2026), so the ad valorem rates are 2025-26. The sewer charge and the vector assessment are 2026-27 amounts.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $612,200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (Prop 13) | 1% | $6,052 |
| National School District (schools) | 0.041% | $248 |
| Sweetwater Union High School District (schools) | 0.078% | $472 |
| Southwestern Community College (schools) | 0.0454% | $275 |
| Metropolitan Water District | 0.007% | $42 |
| City of National City library bond (Prop H) | 0.0027% | $16 |
| County vector control assessment | flat | $13 |
| Total | 1.174% | $7,118 |
2025-26 tax year, San Diego County (tax rate area 06006). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
Ways to pay less
- Claim the homeowners' exemption. The Homeowners' Exemption appears on your property tax bill as a reduction of $7,000 of assessed value. How: File with the San Diego County Assessor; see the exemption page.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 10 (in 48 days) | First property tax installment delinquent after close of business; 10% penalty added to later payments. |
| Feb 15 | Homeowners' exemption: regular deadline for the full exemption of approximately $70; late filings from February 16 to December 10 receive 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.