93546 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93546 (Mammoth Lakes, California) pay a median of $4,257/year in property taxes on homes valued at $618,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is near the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93546 is approximately $355, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mono County. This is $643 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93546 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92359 (0.69%) and 91361 (0.69%).

In Mammoth Lakes, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $96,481, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Mono County property to purchase price at closing and caps increases at 2% per year, making the purchase price the key determinant of your tax liability. Mono County provides a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Mono County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Contact the Mono County Assessor's office to file your exemption claim and confirm your base year value in writing.