Washington Property Tax Calculator
Washington homeowners pay a median $4,556 a year in property tax, 0.81% of a median $564,600 home: the 25th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in Washington counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 | $526,600 |
| Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 | $480,300 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $3,492 | $408,900 |
| Spokane County | 0.84% | $3,434 | $410,700 |
| King County | 0.83% | $7,114 | $859,900 |
| Clark County | 0.82% | $4,290 | $522,900 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.82% | $3,245 | $397,500 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.80% | $2,512 | $314,000 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $2,463 | $310,100 |
| Skagit County | 0.79% | $4,308 | $545,100 |
| Grant County | 0.78% | $2,339 | $299,500 |
| Benton County | 0.78% | $3,163 | $407,800 |
| Kitsap County | 0.77% | $4,279 | $555,100 |
| Snohomish County | 0.77% | $5,364 | $696,000 |
| Mason County | 0.73% | $3,006 | $411,800 |
| Franklin County | 0.72% | $2,750 | $379,300 |
| Clallam County | 0.72% | $3,050 | $421,800 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 | $490,100 |
| Whatcom County | 0.70% | $4,087 | $585,800 |
| Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 | $593,300 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $2,581 | $385,800 |
Property tax in Washington by home value, at 0.81%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,614 | $135 |
| $300,000 | $2,421 | $202 |
| $400,000 | $3,228 | $269 |
| $500,000 | $4,035 | $336 |
| $750,000 | $6,053 | $504 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,070 | $673 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Washington, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Washington's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
The effective rate is 0.81%: homeowners pay a median $4,556 a year on a median $564,600 home, below the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Washington?
About $2,421 a year at Washington's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.67% in Lewis County to 0.91% in Pierce County.
Do Washington homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $4,665, against $4,298 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Washington property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Washington
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.