Blythe property tax: where it goes
A Blythe house at the typical market value ($225,000) pays about $2,320 a year on the property tax bill, including flat charges on the same bill. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
A Blythe house pays 1.063% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $225,000 of market value with the homeowners' exemption, that's about $2,317 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value (Prop 13).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $225,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1% general levy (countywide) | 1% | $2,180 |
| Palo Verde Unified School District bonds (schools) | 0.045% | $98 |
| Palo Verde Community College bonds (schools) | 0.0176% | $38 |
| Total | 1.063% | $2,317 |
2026-27 tax year, Riverside County (Blythe tax rate area 003-000: Palo Verde Unified and Palo Verde Community College). Exemptions applied: Homeowners' exemption ($7,000).
How Blythe compares with nearby cities
Property tax rate
- Lake Havasu City · 61 mi0.61%
- San Luis · 81 mi0.91%
- Blythe1.06%
- El Centro · 81 mi1.15%
- Calexico · 84 mi1.26%
The combined rate of every agency on the bill, before exemptions.
Ways to pay less
- Free drop-off of tree trimmings. City of Blythe residents can bring green waste, including tree branches, to CR&R's yard at 14701 S. Broadway Ave. for free disposal Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm, with proof of residency. How: Bring a picture ID and a recent solid waste or other utility bill.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 (in 26 days) | Last day to file a 2026 regular assessment appeal in Riverside County (filing period July 2 to November 30, 2026). |
| Dec 10 (in 36 days) | First property tax installment (due Nov 1) is delinquent after Dec 10: 10% penalty. |
| Feb 15 | Last day for a first-time homeowners' exemption claim to get the full exemption for the year. |
| Apr 10 | Second property tax installment (due Feb 1) is delinquent after Apr 10: 10% penalty. |
Sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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