Can my taxes go up if I appeal in Santa Rosa?

No. In California, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level.

What is the property tax rate in Santa Rosa?

The effective property tax rate in Santa Rosa is 0.72%. The median annual property tax is $10,001.

When is the deadline to appeal property taxes in California?

September 15 - November 30 (Assessment Appeals Board)

Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS

Property Tax Appeal in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa is in Marin County, California.

Homeowners in Santa Rosa pay a median of $10,001/year in property taxes on a median home value of $1,390,000. A successful appeal could save you $1,500 or more per year.

$10,001

Median Annual Tax

$1,390,000

Median Home Value

0.72%

Effective Tax Rate

How to Appeal in Santa Rosa

File an Application for Changed Assessment with the County Assessment Appeals Board between Sept 15 and Nov 30. Note: Prop 13 limits annual increases to 2%, so most appeals are only viable after purchase or new construction.

Filing Deadline: September 15 - November 30 (Assessment Appeals Board)
Appeal Authority: County Assessment Appeals Board
Escalation: Superior Court
Risk of Increase: No — cannot go up
Reassessment Cycle: Only at sale or new construction (Prop 13)

Official California appeal form

State template — some counties publish their own version.

Open official formBOE-305-AH — Application for Changed Assessment (obtained from your county)

California does not host a public taxpayer PDF. The BOE-305-AH form is obtained from your local County Clerk of the Board — see county-specific links below.

What You Need

✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
✓Filed before: September 15 - November 30 (Assessment Appeals Board)

Available Exemptions in California

Homeowners Exemption ($7,000 off assessed value), Disabled Veterans Exemption, Prop 19 Senior Transfer

Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.

Ready to reduce your property taxes in Santa Rosa?

We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.

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FAQ

Can my taxes go up if I appeal?: No. In California, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
How much does it cost to appeal?: Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
What's the typical savings?: In Santa Rosa, with a median tax of $10,001/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $1,005-$1,500 per year.

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Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.

Appeal information: California state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.

Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)