Washington property tax rate: 0.81%
Washington's effective property tax rate is 0.81%: owner-occupied households report a median of $4,556 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $564,600 (2020-2024 estimates). That is the 24th highest of the 50 states and DC; the national rate is 0.94%. By county the rate runs from 0.53% in San Juan County to 0.91% in Pierce County.
Property tax rate by county in Washington
| County | Effective rate | Median taxes | Median value | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 | $526,600 | 1 |
| Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 | $480,300 | 2 |
| Columbia County | 0.85% | $2,303 | $271,200 | 3 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $3,492 | $408,900 | 3 |
| Spokane County | 0.84% | $3,434 | $410,700 | 5 |
| King County | 0.83% | $7,114 | $859,900 | 6 |
| Clark County | 0.82% | $4,290 | $522,900 | 7 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.82% | $3,245 | $397,500 | 7 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.80% | $2,512 | $314,000 | 9 |
| Adams County | 0.79% | $2,147 | $273,300 | 10 |
| Skagit County | 0.79% | $4,308 | $545,100 | 10 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $2,463 | $310,100 | 10 |
| Benton County | 0.78% | $3,163 | $407,800 | 13 |
| Grant County | 0.78% | $2,339 | $299,500 | 13 |
| Douglas County | 0.77% | $3,319 | $432,500 | 15 |
| Kitsap County | 0.77% | $4,279 | $555,100 | 15 |
| Snohomish County | 0.77% | $5,364 | $696,000 | 15 |
| Okanogan County | 0.76% | $2,281 | $299,800 | 18 |
| Whitman County | 0.75% | $2,691 | $359,600 | 19 |
| Franklin County | 0.73% | $2,750 | $379,300 | 20 |
| Mason County | 0.73% | $3,006 | $411,800 | 20 |
| Asotin County | 0.72% | $2,340 | $325,600 | 22 |
| Clallam County | 0.72% | $3,050 | $421,800 | 22 |
| Pacific County | 0.72% | $2,395 | $334,800 | 22 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 | $490,100 | 25 |
| Jefferson County | 0.71% | $3,818 | $535,000 | 25 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $3,552 | $497,400 | 25 |
| Whatcom County | 0.70% | $4,087 | $585,800 | 28 |
| Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 | $593,300 | 29 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $2,581 | $385,800 | 29 |
| Skamania County | 0.67% | $3,532 | $529,500 | 29 |
| Garfield County | 0.66% | $1,574 | $239,200 | 32 |
| Ferry County | 0.64% | $1,801 | $283,400 | 33 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $2,639 | $425,300 | 34 |
| Lincoln County | 0.60% | $1,744 | $292,800 | 35 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.60% | $2,392 | $396,800 | 35 |
| Stevens County | 0.59% | $2,065 | $350,600 | 37 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.58% | $2,142 | $367,900 | 38 |
| San Juan County | 0.53% | $4,253 | $799,200 | 39 |
Highest rate first. 2020-2024 5-year estimates for owner-occupied homes; "$10,000+" is the survey top code, so those rates are lower bounds.
About effective rates
An effective rate from survey data: the median of what owner-occupied households report paying in real estate taxes, divided by the median value they report. It is not the county's millage or levy rate and not a tax bill; local rates vary by city, school district and special district, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) change what each owner pays.
For one ZIP code, use the property tax rate by ZIP code lookup, which also estimates the tax on a home value.
More for Washington
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- Washington fair market rentsHUD Fair Market Rents for every Washington county.
- Property tax rate by ZIP codeEffective rate and an estimate for any ZIP code.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Washington property taxes
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
The effective rate is 0.81%: a median of $4,556 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $564,600 (2020-2024 estimates). Statutory rates are set by each county, city, school district and special district, so the rate on a given property differs.
What is the average property tax in Washington?
The median owner-occupied household pays $4,556 a year, against $3,119 nationally. On a $300,000 home the state's effective rate works out to about $2,430 a year, as an illustration.
Which Washington county has the highest property tax rate?
Pierce County at 0.91%, then Thurston County (0.88%) and Columbia County (0.85%). These are effective rates from survey data, median taxes over median value.
Which Washington county has the lowest property tax rate?
San Juan County at 0.53%, then Pend Oreille County (0.58%) and Stevens County (0.59%). A low effective rate can reflect exemptions, low assessments or high home values.
How does Washington compare with other states?
Washington ranks 24th of the 50 states and DC by effective rate (0.81%, national 0.94%). The full ranking is on the property tax rates by state page.
Property tax rates in nearby states
Based on 2020-2024 5-year household survey estimates; 39 counties. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. JSON: /api/data/property-tax-rates/washington. Not tax advice.