92274 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 92274 (Thermal, California) pay a median of $2,007/year in property taxes on homes valued at $139,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.43%, which is 106% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 92274 is approximately $167, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Riverside County. This is $2,893 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 92274 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 96009 (1.44%) and 94592 (1.47%).

In Thermal, property taxes represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $36,087, 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.