Property taxes in Visalia are based on California’s Proposition 13, which caps the general tax rate at 1% of the assessed property value. Key points include:

  1. Assessment:
    • Properties are assessed at their purchase price, with annual increases limited to 2%.
  2. Additional Levies:
    • Local bonds and special assessments can add to the total tax bill.
  3. Example:
    • For a home valued at $400,000, the annual property tax would be approximately $4,000, plus any local assessments.