93286 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93286 (Woodlake, California) pay a median of $1,797/year in property taxes on homes valued at $288,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 10% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93286 is approximately $150, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tulare County. This is $3,103 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93286 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92704 (0.62%) and 95531 (0.62%).

In Woodlake, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $47,242, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Tulare County property to the purchase price at sale and caps annual increases at 2%, fixing your tax base at the transaction price. Tulare County provides a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Tulare County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Contact the Tulare County Assessor's office to claim your exemption and verify your base year value is accurately documented.