93266 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93266 (Stratford, California) pay a median of $1,573/year in property taxes on homes valued at $271,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.58%, which is 17% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93266 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kings County. This is $3,327 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93266 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 94403 (0.58%) and 95442 (0.58%).

In Stratford, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $60,888, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Kings County home to purchase price at closing and limits future increases to 2% annually; your base-year valuation determines your tax liability for years to come. Kings County offers a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Kings County Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Submit your exemption claim to the Kings County Assessor and obtain written confirmation of your base year value.