WashingtonWA
Effective tax rate
0.84%
Median home value
$551,200
Median annual tax
$4,630
National rank
#27
Counties
39
Counties in Washington
Lincoln County
0.91%Median value: $506,659
Pend Oreille County
0.91%Median value: $666,646
Wahkiakum County
0.91%Median value: $385,673
Pacific County
0.90%Median value: $510,643
Whitman County
0.90%Median value: $670,630
Stevens County
0.90%Median value: $389,657
Klickitat County
0.90%Median value: $549,644
Skamania County
0.90%Median value: $709,630
Adams County
0.90%Median value: $428,657
Asotin County
0.90%Median value: $588,644
Columbia County
0.90%Median value: $748,631
Ferry County
0.90%Median value: $467,658
Franklin County
0.90%Median value: $627,645
Garfield County
0.90%Median value: $346,672
Lewis County
0.89%Median value: $514,627
Mason County
0.89%Median value: $674,613
Grays Harbor County
0.89%Median value: $393,640
Walla Walla County
0.89%Median value: $553,627
Chelan County
0.89%Median value: $713,614
Douglas County
0.89%Median value: $432,641
Clallam County
0.89%Median value: $592,628
Jefferson County
0.89%Median value: $752,615
Kittitas County
0.89%Median value: $471,642
San Juan County
0.89%Median value: $631,629
Okanogan County
0.89%Median value: $350,656
Spokane County
0.88%Median value: $678,597
Clark County
0.88%Median value: $397,624
Kitsap County
0.88%Median value: $557,611
Whatcom County
0.88%Median value: $717,598
Benton County
0.88%Median value: $436,625
Yakima County
0.88%Median value: $596,612
Skagit County
0.88%Median value: $756,599
Island County
0.88%Median value: $475,626
Cowlitz County
0.88%Median value: $635,613
Grant County
0.88%Median value: $354,640
Thurston County
0.87%Median value: $479,610
King County
0.87%Median value: $639,596
Pierce County
0.87%Median value: $358,623
Snohomish County
0.87%Median value: $518,610
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Washington has an effective property tax rate of 0.84%, ranking #27 highest in the nation. The median home value is $551,200, and the median annual property tax payment is $4,630.
Property taxes in Washington are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Washington
Washington offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
Washington has an effective property tax rate of 0.84%, ranking #27 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $4,630 on a $551,200 home.
How does Washington property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Washington's rate of 0.84% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Washington pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Washington has the highest property tax?
Lincoln County has the highest effective property tax rate in Washington at 0.91%.
Which county in Washington has the lowest property tax?
Snohomish County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Washington at 0.87%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Washington?
Washington offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.