92211 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 92211 (Palm Desert, California) pay a median of $5,054/year in property taxes on homes valued at $535,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 36% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 92211 is approximately $421, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Riverside County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 92211 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 93551 (0.94%) and 94103 (0.95%).

In Palm Desert, property taxes represent approximately 5.8% of the median household income of $87,682, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 resets your Riverside County property tax base to the purchase price at closing, then limits annual increases to 2%; your tax burden is locked in at that purchase-price valuation. Riverside County offers a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Riverside County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to reduce your assessed value. Register with the Riverside County Assessor's office to claim your exemption and confirm your base year value in writing.