Westwood, Plumas County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Westwood, California
Median Westwood, California effective property tax rate: 1.22%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Westwood, California home value: $405,910
Median annual Westwood, California tax bill: $4,828, $2,428 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Plumas calculated?
Property taxes in Westwood, California are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Westwood's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Westwood, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Westwood, Plumas County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.22%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$4,952
$4,595
How Does the Westwood Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Westwood property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Westwood's median effective tax rate of 1.22% — based on actual property records in Plumas County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Westwood's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Westwood: rates range from 1.22% in 96137 to 1.22% in 96137, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Westwood's median effective tax rate is higher than the 1.21% state median and above the 1.02% national median property tax rate.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Westwood.
About Westwood Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Westwood, Plumas, California
Westwood's median effective property tax rate of 1.22% is higher than the California state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Plumas County base levy combined with local school district levies and Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Westwood. Homeowners in the 96137 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.22%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.22%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Plumas County. Understanding which part of Westwood you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Westwood homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the November 30, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Westwood's effective property tax rate to other cities in California and the median property tax rates in California and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Westwood Tax Rate
1.22%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Plumas County Tax Rate
1.10%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96137 | 1.15% | 1.19% | 1.22% | 1.28% | 1.38% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
When examining property taxes in Westwood, California, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Plumas County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Plumas County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the season.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Westwood is $405,910, with a median tax bill of $4,828. Tax bills range from $3,102 at the 25th percentile to $11,016 at the 90th percentile, and the highest median home price is in 96137.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
Source: Ownwell
$80,140
$292,367
$504,594
Median Westwood Market Value
$405,910
Median Plumas County Market Value
$250,988
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96137 | $158,186 | $253,492 | $405,910 | $615,504 | $1,003,331 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
Westwood property tax bills are based on the assessed value of a home, not the market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value, and the final bill reflects how the property is classified and any exemptions or special assessments that may apply. For homeowners, this means two similar homes can receive different tax bills if their assessed values or tax treatments differ.
In Westwood, the median home price is $405,910, and the median property tax bill is $4,828, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. The tax burden can vary widely across the city, with the 25th percentile at $3,102 and the 75th percentile at $7,124. At the 90th percentile, bills reach $11,016.
Because property taxes are tied to assessed value and local rates, homeowners may see changes when property values shift or when assessments are updated.
Median Westwood Tax Bill
$4,828
Median Plumas County Tax Bill
$2,711
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Westwood, Plumas County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96137 | $2,067 | $3,102 | $4,828 | $7,124 | $11,016 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
Links | |
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| Plumas Tax Assessor | |
| Website | common1.mptsweb.com |