93906 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93906 (Salinas, California) pay a median of $3,729/year in property taxes on homes valued at $595,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 10% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93906 is approximately $311, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Monterey County. This is $1,171 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93906 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92345 (0.63%) and 95124 (0.63%).

In Salinas, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $96,044, 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.