96020 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 96020 (Chester, California) pay a median of $2,454/year in property taxes on homes valued at $277,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.88%, which is 27% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96020 is approximately $205, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Plumas County. This is $2,446 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 96020 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92314 (0.88%) and 95715 (0.88%).

In Chester, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $82,123, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under California's Proposition 13, your property will be reassessed to your purchase price at closing, with taxes capped at 1% of that new base value and limited to 2% annual increases thereafter. Plumas County offers a Homeowners' Exemption that reduces your assessed value by a set amount — file with the Plumas County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to claim it. Contact the Plumas County Assessor to confirm the current exemption amount and verify your base year value.