Palm Springs · Property taxes
Property taxes in Palm Springs
Property tax in Palm Springs: the range of tax rates from the county's table, the levies behind it and the state rules, with a link to every source.
Key points
Palm Springs property tax: total rates 1.1602% to 1.2569% across 99 tax rate areas (FY 2025-26), the levies behind it and the Prop 13 rules, with the county source. The county sets and collects the tax.
Each block below is marked county or state data, Palm Springs code or CA state law, and links to its source (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Tax rates in this area
County rate table The county lists 99 tax rate areas inside Palm Springs for fiscal year 2025-26. Their total rate runs from 1.1602% to 1.2569% of assessed value. Almost all of the 17,040 parcels in these areas pay 1.1602%.
The total is the 1% general tax (Proposition 13) plus the rates voters approved for school, city and other bonds. It does not include fixed charges such as Mello-Roos special taxes, parcel taxes or assessments, which come on the same bill.
| Levy | Rate | Share of rate areas |
|---|---|---|
| General tax (Prop 13) | 1% | all |
| PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 0.0607% | 97% |
| DESERT WATER AG | 0.06% | 91% |
| DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 0.0395% | 97% |
Your exact rate depends on your address. Look up the rate for an address → Source: Riverside County rate table, fiscal year 2025-26.
The state rules underneath
CA state law California law sets this statewide. 1% property tax limit (Prop 13): The general property tax on real property may not exceed 1% of its full cash value; voter-approved bond debt is levied on top (Cal. Const. art. XIII A, § 1(a), (b)). 2% annual cap on assessed value: The base year value rises each year by the California CPI change, but never more than 2% (Rev. & Tax. Code § 51(a)(1)(D)). California property tax rules — the full state rule →
Utility users tax
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Palm Springs?
The county lists 99 tax rate areas inside Palm Springs for fiscal year 2025-26. Their total rate runs from 1.1602% to 1.2569% of assessed value. Almost all of the 17,040 parcels in these areas pay 1.1602%. The exact rate depends on the address.
Does Palm Springs charge a utility users tax?
Palm Springs's code: The utility tax is 5% of electricity charges. (§ 3.32.040); The utility tax is 5% of gas charges. (§ 3.32.050).
General information, not legal advice.
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