Brawley, Imperial County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Brawley, California
Median Brawley, California effective property tax rate: 1.12%, lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Brawley, California home value: $175,296
Median annual Brawley, California tax bill: $2,073, $327 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Imperial calculated?
Property taxes in Brawley, California are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Brawley’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Brawley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Brawley, Imperial County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.12%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,963
$1,822
How Does the Brawley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Brawley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Brawley's median effective tax rate of 1.12% — based on actual property records in Imperial County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Brawley's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Brawley: rates range from 2073.00 in 92227 to 2073.00 in 92227, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Brawley.
About Brawley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Brawley, Imperial, California
Brawley’s median effective property tax rate of 1.12% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Imperial County base levy combined with local school district levies and Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Brawley. Homeowners in ZIP code 92227 carry a median effective rate of 1.12%, and the same ZIP also has a median property tax bill of $2,073. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Imperial County. Understanding where you live in Brawley can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Brawley homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Imperial County Tax Assessor before November 30, 2026.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Brawley’s effective property tax rate to other cities in California and the median property tax rates in California and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Brawley Tax Rate
1.12%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Imperial County Tax Rate
1.17%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92227 | 1.05% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.39% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
When examining property taxes in Brawley, California, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Imperial County assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Imperial County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Brawley.
For example, the median home price in Brawley is $175,296, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 92227 has the highest median home price at $175,296.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
Source: Ownwell
$21,880
$136,631
$251,382
Median Brawley Market Value
$175,296
Median Imperial County Market Value
$177,768
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92227 | $60,000 | $111,080 | $175,296 | $258,795 | $329,417 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
Property tax bills in Brawley are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value to determine the final bill, so two homes with different values can owe very different amounts. For homeowners, this means the tax bill is tied to both the property’s value and the tax rate set by local authorities.
In Brawley, the median home price is $175,296, and the median property tax bill is $2,073. That is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, showing that many homeowners in the city pay less than the typical U.S. homeowner. Still, tax bills can vary widely: the 25th percentile is $1,303, while the 75th percentile is $3,099 and the 90th percentile reaches $4,196. These differences reflect how assessed value and local tax rules affect each homeowner’s bill.
Median Brawley Tax Bill
$2,073
Median Imperial County Tax Bill
$2,267
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Brawley, Imperial County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92227 | $726 | $1,303 | $2,073 | $3,099 | $4,196 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
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| Imperial Tax Assessor | |
| Website | common1.mptsweb.com |