In California, all properties are subject to a basic tax rate of 1% based on their assessed value. This value is set by the county assessor when the property is bought or newly built. For example, if your assessment is $500,000, the basic property tax you owe would be $5,000 annually.
The median property tax rate in Contra Costa is 1.36%, which is significantly higher than both the national median of 0.99% and the California state median of 1.21%.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
The median property tax rate in Concord, CA is 1.33%, considerably higher than both the national median of 0.99% and the California state median of 1.21%. With the median home value in Concord, the typical annual property tax bill reaches $5,159, exceeding the national median of $2,690.
Copies of previous (up to 11 years) and current tax bills can be found on line by going to Account Lookup. Taxpayers may also call our office, 925-608-9500 and/or email Tax Information us to request a duplicate tax bill.
2026 REQUEST FOR VALUE REVIEW (PROP 8) California State Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 51 authorizes the Assessor to temporarily lower the assessed value of any real property when it is greater than the market value as of January 1, lien date.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.