National City, California property tax
Typical rate and yearly bill in National City, compared with San Diego County. Census survey 2020-2024.
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How National City changed in five years
Comparing the Census surveys for 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, which do not overlap. Home values rose faster than bills, so the effective rate went down, often because of caps on assessment increases or rate cuts.
Think your bill is too high?
Divide your yearly tax by your home's market value. If your result is well above the typical 0.59% in National City, your assessed value may be too high or an exemption may be missing.
- Check the market value on your notice against recent sales nearby.
- Make sure every exemption you qualify for is listed, starting with the homestead exemption.
- File an appeal before the deadline. Filing is usually free or costs little.
Property tax in National City, in plain words
Homeowners in National City typically pay $3,595 a year in property tax on a home worth $612,200, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020-2024. That works out to an effective rate of about 0.59% of home value.
That rate is lower than San Diego County as a whole (0.68%) and lower than the California typical rate of 0.70%. Across the US, the typical rate is 0.94%.
Owners with a mortgage report a typical bill of $4,287, and owners without one $2,431. The gap usually reflects newer buyers paying tax on higher, more recent values.
Against the typical household income of $66,841, the typical bill equals about 5.4% of income.
Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, the exact school district and special districts at your address, and any exemptions you claim. Your San Diego County tax office has the final number.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in National City?
The typical effective rate is about 0.59% of home value per year, based on what homeowners report paying.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in National City?
About $2,350 a year at the typical rate. Exemptions and your exact district can move it either way.
Is National City higher or lower than San Diego County?
National City's typical rate (0.59%) is lower than the county's (0.68%).
Homestead exemptions · How to appeal · Where these numbers come from