Island County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Island County homeowners pay a median $3,999 a year in property tax, 0.67% of a median $593,300 home: below Washington's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Island County by home value, at 0.67%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,348 | $112 |
| $300,000 | $2,022 | $169 |
| $400,000 | $2,696 | $225 |
| $500,000 | $3,370 | $281 |
| $750,000 | $5,055 | $421 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,740 | $562 |
Island County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 | $593,300 | $90,551 |
| 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 Island 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 Island County?
The effective rate is 0.67%: a median $3,999 a year on a median $593,300 home. That's the 20th highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Island County?
About $2,696 a year, $225 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Island 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 Island 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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