Hollister, San Benito County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Hollister, California
Median Hollister, California effective property tax rate: 1.27%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Hollister, California home value: $509,798
Median annual Hollister, California tax bill: $6,747, $4,347 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in San Benito calculated?
Property taxes in Hollister, 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 Hollister's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Hollister, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Hollister, San Benito County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.27%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$6,474
$6,008
How Does the Hollister Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Hollister property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Hollister's median effective tax rate of 1.27% — based on actual property records in San Benito County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Hollister'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 Hollister: rates range from 1.27% in 95023 to 1.27% in 95023, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Hollister.
About Hollister Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Hollister, San Benito, California
Hollister’s median effective property tax rate of 1.27% is higher than the California state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the San Benito 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 Hollister. Homeowners in the 95023 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.27%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.27%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across San Benito County. Understanding which part of Hollister you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Hollister homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the November 30, 2025 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 Hollister, San Benito 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 Hollister'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 Ă· 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 Hollister Tax Rate
1.27%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 San Benito County Tax Rate
1.27%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95023 | 1.20% | 1.24% | 1.27% | 1.36% | 1.51% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
When examining property taxes in Hollister, 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of July.
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 Hollister is $509,798, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 95023 has the highest median home price at $509,798.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
Source: Ownwell
$228,972
$408,447
$587,922
Median Hollister Market Value
$509,798
Median San Benito County Market Value
$511,438
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95023 | $178,562 | $304,964 | $509,798 | $667,826 | $824,488 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
How are property tax bills calculated in Hollister?
Property tax bills in Hollister are based on the assessed value of a home, which is tied to the market value of the property and the local tax rate. For a home with a median value of $509,798, the bill can vary depending on how the property is assessed and which local levies apply. The amount a homeowner owes is not fixed, because it changes with the property’s value and the taxing jurisdictions that fund services in San Benito County.
What factors affect the bill?
A homeowner’s tax bill is influenced by the home’s assessed value, exemptions, and any local taxes included on the bill. In Hollister, the median tax bill is $6,747 in zip code 95023, while bills can range from $4,006 at the 25th percentile to $9,174 at the 75th percentile and $11,155 at the 90th percentile. This means homeowners with similar homes can still face very different bills. Higher assessed values generally lead to higher property taxes, which can make homeownership more expensive.
Median Hollister Tax Bill
$6,747
Median San Benito County Tax Bill
$6,715
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Hollister, San Benito County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95023 | $2,168 | $4,006 | $6,747 | $9,174 | $11,155 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
Links | |
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| San Benito Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.sanbenitocountyca.gov |