Burney, Shasta County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Burney, California
Median Burney, California effective property tax rate: 1.06%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Burney, California home value: $135,349
Median annual Burney, California tax bill: $1,419, $981 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Shasta calculated?
Property taxes in Burney, 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 Burney's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Burney, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Burney, Shasta County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.06%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,435
$1,331
How Does the Burney Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Burney property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Burney's median effective tax rate of 1.06% — based on actual property records in Shasta 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 Burney's median effective rate across local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Burney's rate is higher than California's median tax rate of 1.21% and higher than Shasta County's median tax rate. The median property tax bill is $1,419, which is $981 lower than the state median property tax bill.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Burney, but the median tax bill is $1,419 in 96013. For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Burney.
About Burney Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Burney, Shasta, California
Burney’s median effective property tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Shasta County base levy combined with local school district levies and other local assessments that can affect the final bill.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Burney. Homeowners in the 96013 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.06%, and the same ZIP also has the city’s median tax bill of $1,419. Understanding where a property is located can still matter when reviewing assessed value and annual taxes.
Burney homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the 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 Burney, Shasta 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 Burney'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 Burney Tax Rate
1.06%
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 Shasta County Tax Rate
1.06%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Burney, Shasta County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96013 | 0.95% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burney, Shasta County, California
When examining property taxes in Burney, 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 Shasta 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 are sent in the spring each year and 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 Burney is $135,349, with a median property tax bill of $1,419. Tax bills range across the county, and 96013 has the highest median home price at $135,349.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burney, Shasta County, California
Source: Ownwell
$88,161
$249,081
$410,000
Median Burney Market Value
$135,349
Median Shasta County Market Value
$246,501
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burney, Shasta County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96013 | $39,578 | $77,720 | $135,349 | $208,247 | $283,964 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Burney, Shasta County, California
Property tax bills in Burney are based on the assessed value of the home and the local tax rates set for Shasta County and other local services. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase as well, which may lead to a higher bill. Homeowners with a median home price of $135,349 should expect their tax bill to reflect both the property’s value and the levies applied by local taxing authorities.
In Burney, the tax bill can vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $853, while the 75th percentile is $2,158 and the 90th percentile is $2,970. The median tax bill in the area is $1,419, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a meaningful part of annual housing costs, and even modest changes in assessed value or local rates can affect what is owed each year.
Median Burney Tax Bill
$1,419
Median Shasta County Tax Bill
$2,659
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Burney, Shasta County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96013 | $484 | $853 | $1,419 | $2,158 | $2,970 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
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| Shasta Tax Assessor | |
| Website | common2.mptsweb.com |