How much is the property tax discount in January 2026 in Mexicali?

The 2026 Revenue Law gave a 15% discount in January, 10% in February and 5% in March for paying the full year in a single installment, plus an extra 5% when paying online for homes with a cadastral value up to $1,000,000. Those discounts have expired. The 2027 discounts will be known when the 2027 Revenue Law is published, normally in December or January.

Is there a property tax surcharge discount in Mexicali at the end of 2026?

According to local media (a Pregonero Baja report of September 30, 2026), Mexicali City Council approved, from October 1 to December 31, 2026, waiving 80% of surcharges for fiscal years 2018 to 2025 on municipal contributions, plus 80% of collection-procedure fines when paying in a single installment. No official notice has been published: confirm it with the Municipal Revenue Office at (686) 558-1600 before paying.

Where can I pay the property tax in Mexicali?

You can pay your property tax: 1) Online at mexicali.gob.mx 24 hours a day, 2) OXXO stores, 3) Banks, 4) Revenue Collection at City Hall, 5) The 14 municipal delegations, 6) Modules at Calimax, Ley and Plaza Cachanilla during the January campaign, 7) Police stations 24 hours.

How do I find my cadastral key to pay the property tax?

Your cadastral key appears in the central part of your previous property tax receipt or on your CESPM water bill. It consists of 8 or 9 alphanumeric characters. You can also look up your key at the Cadastre offices in the City Hall.

What are the hours of the Revenue Collection offices in Mexicali?

During the January 2026 campaign, the Municipal Revenue Collection windows were open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Off-season, confirm hours at (686) 558-1600 ext. 1666 and 1679. Online payment works 24 hours a day.

How is the property tax calculated in Mexicali?

A rate is applied to the cadastral value of your property. In 2026, residential homes pay 2.40 per thousand plus a public-safety surtax of 0.48 per thousand (2.88 per thousand in total, minimum 2 UMA): a home with a $1,000,000 cadastral value pays $2,880 a year before discounts. Commercial or mixed use pays 5.00 per thousand, industrial 7.00 and vacant lots 9.00, plus their surtax.

What happens if I do not pay the property tax on time in Mexicali?

If you do not pay the property tax on time, a 2% monthly late surcharge applies on overdue amounts. Additionally, enforcement costs, restrictions on selling the property and, in extreme cases, seizure of the property may arise.

Information updated: October 2026

💰 Property Tax (Predial) Mexicali 2026

Guide to paying your property tax. According to local media, until December 31 there would be an 80% discount on surcharges for 2018-2025 debts: confirm it with the Revenue Office before paying

Reported by the press, no official notice

80% off 2018-2025 surcharges

Reported by the press: 80% discount on surcharges until December 31, 2026

According to a local news report (Pregonero Baja, September 30, 2026), Mexicali's City Council approved fiscal incentives from October 1 to December 31, 2026: 80% of surcharges for fiscal years 2018 to 2025 on municipal contributions waived, plus 80% of collection-procedure fines when paying in a single installment. We found no official notice from the City, so confirm it with the Municipal Revenue Office at (686) 558-1600 before paying. The 2026 early-payment discounts (January to March) have expired.

Pay Online Call: (686) 558-1600

📅 2026 Discount Calendar

Early-payment discounts from the 2026 Revenue Law, for the full year paid in a single installment. They have expired; use them as a reference for 2027.

EXPIRED

January 2026

15%

discount

Expired January 31

February 2026

10%

discount

Expired February 28

March 2026

discount

Expired March 31

Late payments carry surcharges

The 2026 Revenue Law sets annual payment in the first two months of the year (if your tax exceeds 4 UMA you may pay every two months) and charges a 2% monthly late surcharge on overdue amounts.

Extra 5% when paying online (January to March)

For homes with a cadastral value up to $1,000,000 paid at www.mexicali.gob.mx from January to March; it stacks with the other discounts.

50% of the rate for pensioners and seniors

Pensioners, retirees, people with disabilities and people over 60 who live in their own home, registered in their name, pay half the residential rate all year. Proof: official ID showing the property's address.

What about 2027?

As of October 20, 2026, the 2027 Revenue Law, which sets the rates, the cadastral value table and the January-March discounts, has not been published yet. Last cycle the City Council approved the proposal in November and the law was published in the state Official Gazette on December 30, so the 2027 discounts are normally announced in December or January.

💻 How to Pay Your Property Tax Online

Fast and secure process on the official portal

Go to the official portal

Visit www.mexicali.gob.mx and select "Pago de Predial" (Property Tax Payment)

Enter your cadastral key

Your cadastral key (clave catastral) has 8 or 9 characters. You can find it on your previous receipt or on your CESPM water bill.

Verify the discounted amount

The system will show your balance with the discount automatically applied according to the month.

Make the payment

Pay securely with a credit or debit card.

Download your receipt

Save and print your official payment receipt in PDF format.

Go to the Payment Portal

Official portal of the Government of Mexicali - Available 24/7

Can't find your cadastral key?

Look for it in the central part of your previous property tax receipt or on your CESPM water bill. You can also check at the Cadastre (Catastro) offices in the City Hall or call (686) 558-1600 ext. 1666 and 1679. If your property is in San Felipe, the city says to call (686) 577-6234.

📍 Where to Pay Your Property Tax

Multiple payment options throughout the city

Online Portal

www.mexicali.gob.mx

24 hours, 7 days a week

Municipal Revenue Collection (Recaudación de Rentas)

City Hall (Palacio Municipal), Av. Independencia 998, Centro Cívico

January 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, Sun 10:00-14:00

OXXO Stores

Any branch in Mexicali

24 hours

All Payment Locations in Mexicali

The supermarket, mall and mobile-unit modules and the extended hours are from the January 2026 campaign. Off-season, call (686) 558-1600 ext. 1666 and 1679 before you go.

14 Municipal Delegations

All Mexicali delegations

Mon-Fri 8:00-15:00

Banks

Participating bank branches

Regular banking hours

Calimax

Cetys, Montecarlo and Santa Bárbara branches

January 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, Sun 10:00-14:00

Ley Stores

Independencia, Villanova, Sendero, Nuevo Mexicali, El Florido

January 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, Sun 10:00-14:00

Plaza Cachanilla

Plaza Cachanilla parking lot

January 2026: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, Sun 10:00-14:00

License Plate Exchange Modules

Centro Cívico, Centro Histórico, Frutería Welton Galerías

January 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-13:00

Mobile Units (Volantas)

Walmart Novena, Punta Anáhuac, Ley Pedregal, Express Condesa

January 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00-15:00, Sat 9:00-13:00

Police Stations (Comandancias)

Police stations across the city

24 hours

ℹ️ What Is the Property Tax (Predial)?

General Information

Mandatory annual tax for property owners
Funds public services: street lighting, paving, urban cleaning
Accrues from January to December each year
The debt is tied to the property, not the owner

Tax Calculation

The property tax is calculated by applying a rate to the cadastral value of your property:

• Residential home: 2.40 per thousand (0.24%) plus a public-safety surtax of 0.48 per thousand: 2.88 per thousand in total. Minimum: 2 UMA.
• Commercial or mixed use: 5.00 per thousand; industrial: 7.00; vacant lots: 9.00, plus their surtax.

Example: If your home has a cadastral value of $1,000,000, you would pay $2,400 in tax plus $480 in surtax: $2,880 a year before discounts (early-payment discounts do not apply to the surtax). Rates from the 2026 Revenue Law.

Benefits of Paying on Time

✓Up to 15% discount in January (10% in February, 5% in March)
✓Avoid surcharges and penalties
✓Keep your tax record clean
✓No restrictions on selling the property
✓Contribute to the improvement of your city

Consequences of Not Paying

✗2% monthly late surcharge on overdue amounts
✗Enforcement costs and legal proceedings
✗Restrictions on sale or transfer
✗Possible seizure of the property in extreme cases
✗The debt accumulates year after year

📄 Get Your Payment Receipt

Digital Receipt

• Available immediately after online payment
• Download in PDF format with a digital seal
• Includes cadastral key, date and amount paid
• Valid for any official procedure

Look up payment receipt

Electronic Invoicing

• Available for individuals and legal entities
• CFDI valid for tax deduction
• Generate it on the municipal portal
• Requires updated RFC and tax information

📞 Need Help?

Contact the Municipal Revenue Collection (Recaudación de Rentas)

Phone

(686) 558-1600

Ext. 1666 and 1679

Mon-Fri 8:00-15:00

Citizen Service

072

Free local line

Available 24/7

Main Office

City Hall (Palacio Municipal)

Av. Independencia 998, Centro Cívico, Mexicali, B.C.

Ground Floor - Revenue Collection

Municipal Revenue Collector: Bianka Viramontes

Web portal: www.mexicali.gob.mx

Do You Owe Property Tax From Previous Years?

According to local media, until December 31, 2026 surcharges for 2018 to 2025 would be 80% off; confirm it with the Municipal Revenue Office at (686) 558-1600 before paying. Check your balance online with your cadastral key.

Pay Property Tax Now

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