93305 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93305 (Bakersfield, California) pay a median of $2,104/year in property taxes on homes valued at $245,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 24% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93305 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $2,796 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93305 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92127 (0.86%) and 90802 (0.86%).

In Bakersfield, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $41,290, 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.