Caliente, Kern County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Caliente, California
Median Caliente, California effective property tax rate: 1.15%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Caliente, California home value: $172,105
Median annual Caliente, California tax bill: $2,065, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Kern calculated?
Property taxes in Caliente, 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 Caliente's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Caliente, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Caliente, Kern County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,979
$1,837
How Does the Caliente Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Caliente property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Caliente's median effective tax rate of 1.15% — based on actual property records in Kern 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 Caliente'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 Caliente: rates range from 1.15% in 93518 to 1.15% in 93518, 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 Caliente.
About Caliente Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Caliente, Kern, California
Caliente’s median effective property tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Kern County levy and local taxing districts that shape what homeowners pay on a market value basis.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Caliente. In this city, the median effective rate is 1.15% in the 93518 ZIP code, showing no variation within the area in the data provided. That means your location in Caliente may not change your tax rate, but your assessed value still matters for your bill.
Caliente homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Kern County Tax Assessor before the November 30, 2026 deadline each year.
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 Caliente, Kern 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 Caliente'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 Caliente Tax Rate
1.15%
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 Kern County Tax Rate
1.43%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Caliente, Kern County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93518 | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.27% | 1.99% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Caliente, Kern County, California
When examining property taxes in Caliente, 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 Kern 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 are sent in the spring each year and 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. In Caliente, the median home price is $172,105, with a median tax bill of $2,065. Tax bills range from $1,214 at the 25th percentile to $4,043 at the 90th percentile, and ZIP code 93518 has the highest median home price at $172,105.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Caliente, Kern County, California
Source: Ownwell
$32,172
$245,261
$458,349
Median Caliente Market Value
$172,105
Median Kern County Market Value
$219,332
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Caliente, Kern County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93518 | $35,395 | $81,989 | $172,105 | $273,408 | $371,422 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Caliente, Kern County, California
Property tax bills in Caliente are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Kern County. The assessed value is based on the market value of the property, and that figure is then multiplied by the applicable tax rate to determine the bill. For homeowners, this means that changes in market value can directly affect what they owe each year.
In Caliente, the median home price is $172,105, and the median property tax bill is $2,065. That is close to the national median property tax bill of $2,400, showing that local bills can still vary even when home values are modest. Bills also differ across households: the 25th percentile is $1,214, while the 75th percentile is $3,011 and the 90th percentile reaches $4,043. These differences reflect how property characteristics, location, and assessed value influence the final tax bill.
Median Caliente Tax Bill
$2,065
Median Kern County Tax Bill
$3,124
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Caliente, Kern County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93518 | $721 | $1,214 | $2,065 | $3,011 | $4,043 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date | January 1 |
| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | December 10 |
| Due Date #2 | April 10 |
Links | |
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| Kern Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.kerncounty.com |