93312 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93312 (Bakersfield, California) pay a median of $4,422/year in property taxes on homes valued at $420,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.05%, which is 51% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93312 is approximately $369, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $478 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93312 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 96106 (1.05%) and 92585 (1.05%).

In Bakersfield, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $112,654, 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.