Imperial Property Tax Rate by ZIP Code
The Imperial County property tax rate isn't one number — it's the 1% Proposition 13 base plus each area's voter-approved debt, so it varies by ZIP. Below is the typical ad-valorem rate for 15 Imperial County ZIP codes, from the Auditor-Controller tax rates, with a typical assessed value and bill for each. Enter your ZIP and home value below to estimate your own bill, or search the table.
Quick answer: across 15 Imperial County ZIP codes the typical property tax rate runs about 1.1063%–1.2595% of assessed value (median 1.153%). It's highest in ZIP 92274 (Salton City) at 1.2595% and lowest in 92259 (Ocotillo) at 1.1063%.
Ad-valorem only (excludes Mello-Roos and parcel taxes); a typical rate for the ZIP, not your parcel's exact Tax Rate Area.
Enter your ZIP code to see its typical property tax rate and estimate your bill.
Highest and lowest property tax ZIP codes in Imperial County
Ranked by typical ad-valorem rate (1% Proposition 13 base plus each area's voter-approved debt). A higher rate reflects more voter-approved school and municipal bonds in that area — not a higher assessment.
| Highest rates · ZIP | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 92274 | Salton City | 1.2595% |
| 92275 | Salton City | 1.2595% |
| 92231 | Calexico | 1.2559% |
| 92273 | Seeley | 1.2028% |
| 92233 | Calipatria | 1.1996% |
| Lowest rates · ZIP | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 92259 | Ocotillo | 1.1063% |
| 92251 | Imperial | 1.1063% |
| 92250 | Holtville | 1.1087% |
| 92227 | Brawley | 1.1392% |
| 92283 | Winterhaven | 1.1411% |
Showing 15 of 15 ZIP codes.
| ZIP | Area | Typical rate | Typical home value | Typical annual tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92227 | Brawley | 1.1392% | $206,366 | $2,351 |
| 92231 | Calexico | 1.2559% | $212,970 | $2,675 |
| 92233 | Calipatria | 1.1996% | $118,463 | $1,421 |
| 92243 | El Centro | 1.0942–1.153% | $211,630 | $2,440 |
| 92249 | Heber | 1.1619% | $215,950 | $2,509 |
| 92250 | Holtville | 1.1087% | $166,540 | $1,846 |
| 92251 | Imperial | 1.1063–1.153% | $283,755 | $3,139 |
| 92257 | Niland | 1.1996–1.3096% | $40,680 | $488 |
| 92259 | Ocotillo | 1.1063% | $68,154 | $754 |
| 92266 | Palo Verde | 1.1411% | $78,030 | $890 |
| 92273 | Seeley | 1.2028% | $118,337 | $1,423 |
| 92274 | Salton City | 1.2595% | $139,436 | $1,756 |
| 92275 | Salton City | 1.2595% | $145,067 | $1,827 |
| 92281 | Westmorland | 1.145% | $111,362 | $1,275 |
| 92283 | Winterhaven | 1.1411% | $67,680 | $772 |
How precise is this? A ZIP can span several Tax Rate Areas, so the figure above is typical for the ZIP, not your parcel's exact rate. To see the exact rate by Tax Rate Area — or look up your parcel by APN — use the Imperial rate explorer →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Imperial County by ZIP code?
Across Imperial County the ad-valorem property tax rate for most ZIPs runs about 1.1063% to 1.2595% of assessed value (the middle 80% of ZIPs), with a median near 1.153% — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus each area's voter-approved debt. It varies by ZIP because voter-approved school, city, and special-district bonds differ from area to area.
Why does the property tax rate differ by ZIP code?
The 1% Proposition 13 base is the same everywhere, but each Tax Rate Area adds its own voter-approved bond debt (school districts, community colleges, water and fire districts, and city bonds). ZIP codes in areas with more approved bonds have higher total rates. A single ZIP can span more than one Tax Rate Area, so the figure shown is a typical rate for that ZIP, not your parcel's exact rate.
Are Mello-Roos and special assessments included in these rates?
No. These are ad-valorem rates only (the 1% base plus voter-approved debt). Mello-Roos / Community Facilities District special taxes, parcel taxes, and fixed direct assessments are billed separately and can add hundreds to a few thousand dollars a year.
Are the typical values single-family only?
The headline typical value and bill are for single-family homes. Where there's enough data, the calculator also shows condos and 2–4 unit residential-income properties for your ZIP, using each type's median assessed value from the Imperial Assessor use code — an existing-owner Proposition 13 figure, not a buyer's price.
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Educational estimates only, not official bills. Rates are ad-valorem only (excluding Mello-Roos, parcel taxes, and fixed direct assessments) and are typical for the ZIP, not your parcel's exact Tax Rate Area. Typical values are existing-owner Proposition 13 figures, not a buyer's price. Source: Imperial County Auditor-Controller tax rates and the Imperial County Assessor 2025 roll.