93203 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93203 (Arvin, California) pay a median of $2,452/year in property taxes on homes valued at $247,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 42% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93203 is approximately $204, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $2,448 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93203 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 90017 (0.99%) and 90058 (0.99%).

In Arvin, property taxes represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $49,918, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Kern County property to the purchase price at closing and caps annual increases at 2%, meaning your tax obligation is anchored to your purchase price. Kern County provides a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Kern County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Contact the Kern County Assessor to file your exemption claim and confirm your base year value in writing.