Property Tax Rates in Washington
Washington has a median annual property tax of $4,361 on a median home value of $519,800, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.84%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Washington.
Washington’s effective property tax rate of 0.84% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 6 counties have rates above the state median while 33 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Washington
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | $6,785 | 0.84% | $811,200 | 927,817 |
| Pierce County | $4,555 | 0.94% | $484,400 | 346,708 |
| Snohomish County | $5,121 | 0.79% | $644,600 | 311,825 |
| Spokane County | $3,196 | 0.86% | $370,500 | 215,879 |
| Clark County | $4,080 | 0.84% | $487,900 | 193,387 |
| Thurston County | $4,043 | 0.90% | $451,500 | 117,172 |
| Kitsap County | $4,030 | 0.80% | $505,700 | 107,264 |
| Whatcom County | $3,819 | 0.71% | $536,100 | 92,411 |
| Yakima County | $2,299 | 0.82% | $281,100 | 86,689 |
| Benton County | $2,910 | 0.79% | $369,400 | 76,696 |
| Skagit County | $4,008 | 0.82% | $486,200 | 51,518 |
| Cowlitz County | $2,988 | 0.81% | $367,400 | 43,409 |
| Island County | $3,765 | 0.70% | $535,300 | 35,529 |
| Grant County | $2,268 | 0.82% | $275,700 | 34,502 |
| Clallam County | $2,860 | 0.74% | $385,600 | 34,377 |
| Lewis County | $2,433 | 0.71% | $341,500 | 32,314 |
| Chelan County | $3,235 | 0.71% | $454,900 | 30,825 |
| Grays Harbor County | $2,441 | 0.87% | $279,500 | 29,982 |
| Franklin County | $2,638 | 0.76% | $345,700 | 29,118 |
| Mason County | $2,833 | 0.75% | $377,400 | 25,373 |
| Walla Walla County | $3,386 | 0.90% | $375,600 | 23,390 |
| Kittitas County | $3,255 | 0.71% | $459,900 | 19,601 |
| Stevens County | $2,016 | 0.65% | $308,000 | 18,983 |
| Whitman County | $2,566 | 0.79% | $323,300 | 17,952 |
| Okanogan County | $2,194 | 0.77% | $284,200 | 17,208 |
| Jefferson County | $3,596 | 0.73% | $495,100 | 16,156 |
| Douglas County | $3,168 | 0.79% | $402,900 | 15,708 |
| Pacific County | $2,250 | 0.82% | $274,000 | 10,757 |
| Klickitat County | $2,401 | 0.62% | $388,700 | 9,774 |
| Asotin County | $2,289 | 0.80% | $286,200 | 9,438 |
| San Juan County | $4,131 | 0.57% | $726,500 | 8,934 |
| Adams County | $2,104 | 0.84% | $251,300 | 6,301 |
| Pend Oreille County | $2,048 | 0.67% | $307,800 | 5,829 |
| Skamania County | $3,380 | 0.72% | $472,600 | 4,965 |
| Lincoln County | $1,621 | 0.60% | $272,300 | 4,659 |
| Ferry County | $1,792 | 0.65% | $274,500 | 3,138 |
| Wahkiakum County | $2,084 | 0.60% | $344,500 | 2,026 |
| Columbia County | $2,215 | 0.86% | $256,100 | 1,892 |
| Garfield County | $1,306 | 0.61% | $214,200 | 1,052 |
About Property Taxes in Washington
Property taxes in Washington are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Washington should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.