93905 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93905 (Salinas, California) pay a median of $4,108/year in property taxes on homes valued at $570,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.72%, which is 4% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93905 is approximately $342, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Monterey County. This is $792 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93905 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 91901 (0.72%) and 94595 (0.72%).

In Salinas, property taxes represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $75,716, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Monterey County home to the purchase price at sale and limits subsequent increases to 2% annually, anchoring your tax burden to your purchase-price valuation. Monterey County offers a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Monterey County Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Submit your exemption claim to the Monterey County Assessor and request written proof of your base year value.