93304 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93304 (Bakersfield, California) pay a median of $1,986/year in property taxes on homes valued at $228,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.87%, which is 25% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93304 is approximately $166, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $2,914 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93304 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 94930 (0.87%) and 93465 (0.87%).

In Bakersfield, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $51,627, 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.