93523 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93523 (Edwards, California) pay a median of $980/year in property taxes on homes valued at $149,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 6% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93523 is approximately $82, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $3,920 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93523 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 95436 (0.66%) and 91352 (0.66%).

In Edwards, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $66,583, 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.