Chelan County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Chelan County homeowners pay a median $3,503 a year in property tax, 0.71% of a median $490,100 home: below Washington's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Chelan County by home value, at 0.71%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,430 | $119 |
| $300,000 | $2,145 | $179 |
| $400,000 | $2,860 | $238 |
| $500,000 | $3,575 | $298 |
| $750,000 | $5,363 | $447 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,150 | $596 |
Chelan County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 | $490,100 | $82,381 |
| Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | $98,141 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Chelan County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Chelan County?
The effective rate is 0.71%: a median $3,503 a year on a median $490,100 home. That's the 18th highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Chelan County?
About $2,860 a year, $238 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Chelan County compare with the rest of Washington?
Its rate is below the state's 0.81%. Across Washington, covered counties range from 0.67% to 0.91%.
How do I lower my Chelan County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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