Santa Clara County Property Tax Rates The average effective property tax rate in Santa Clara County is 0.70% – around the statewide average of 0.71%. But because the median home value in Santa Clara County is incredibly high at $1,316,800, the median annual property tax payment in the county is $9,252.
Homeowners' exemption If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for an exemption of up to $7,000 off the dwelling's assessed value, resulting in a property tax savings of approximately $70 to $80 annually.