Where do I pay my property taxes in Bakersfield CA?
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Where do I pay my property taxes in Bakersfield CA?
You can pay your property tax using these methods:
- Via mail to: KCTTC Payment Center, P.O. Box 541004, Los Angeles, CA 90054-1004.
- Via the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s website at www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us.
What is a secured redemption Bill Kern County?
Secured tax bills are for your home, vacant land, and commercial property. These are real estate taxes and are liens on real properties. Redemption (Delinquent) tax bills are for unpaid prior year secured tax bills and unpaid supplemental tax bills.

How much is property tax in Kern County?
California Property Tax Rates
County | Median Home Value | Average Effective Property Tax Rate |
---|---|---|
Inyo County | $262,400 | 0.76% |
Kern County | $205,200 | 1.00% |
Kings County | $202,800 | 0.76% |
Lake County | $195,400 | 0.86% |
What is property tax in Bakersfield?
0.8%
The typical Bakersfield property tax rate is 0.8% of the property’s assessed fair market value. Your tax rate may be higher if you live in a special district with an extra assessed tax.

How much is tax in Bakersfield CA?
8.25%
What is the sales tax rate in Bakersfield, California? The minimum combined 2022 sales tax rate for Bakersfield, California is 8.25%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The California sales tax rate is currently 6%.
Who is Kern County Assessor?
Media Release from Kern County Assessor- Recorder Jon Lifquist.
What is a redemption payment?
In finance, redemption describes the repayment of a fixed-income security—such as a Treasury note, certificate of deposit, or bond—on or before its maturity date.
What is a redemption tax?
After delinquent taxes are sold at a tax sale, those sold taxes must be repaid (“redeemed”) in order for the current owner not to lose ownership of the property. The County Clerk’s Office administers the redemption process. Timeline of Redemption Process.
What is the sales tax in Bakersfield?
Why is Kern County property tax so high?
A booming real estate market overcame a slump in oil prices to lead to the highest-ever assessed value for properties in Kern County, the Assessor’s Office reports.