Washington property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Washington is 0.84%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 24 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $4,361 a year on a home worth $519,800. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,520 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.84%
- Median annual bill
- $4,361
- Median home value
- $519,800
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 24of 51
Property tax by county in Washington
All 39 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 0.84% | $6,785 | $811,200 | 2,262,713 |
| Pierce County | 0.94% | $4,555 | $484,400 | 924,106 |
| Snohomish County | 0.79% | $5,121 | $644,600 | 834,648 |
| Spokane County | 0.86% | $3,196 | $370,500 | 544,323 |
| Clark County | 0.84% | $4,080 | $487,900 | 510,516 |
| Thurston County | 0.90% | $4,043 | $451,500 | 296,640 |
| Kitsap County | 0.80% | $4,030 | $505,700 | 276,581 |
| Yakima County | 0.82% | $2,299 | $281,100 | 256,605 |
| Whatcom County | 0.71% | $3,819 | $536,100 | 228,432 |
| Benton County | 0.79% | $2,910 | $369,400 | 210,224 |
| Skagit County | 0.82% | $4,008 | $486,200 | 130,407 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.81% | $2,988 | $367,400 | 111,539 |
| Grant County | 0.82% | $2,268 | $275,700 | 100,428 |
| Franklin County | 0.76% | $2,638 | $345,700 | 97,676 |
| Island County | 0.70% | $3,765 | $535,300 | 86,747 |
| Lewis County | 0.71% | $2,433 | $341,500 | 83,925 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,235 | $454,900 | 79,518 |
| Clallam County | 0.74% | $2,860 | $385,600 | 77,593 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.87% | $2,441 | $279,500 | 76,397 |
| Mason County | 0.75% | $2,833 | $377,400 | 66,968 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.90% | $3,386 | $375,600 | 62,102 |
| Stevens County | 0.65% | $2,016 | $308,000 | 47,470 |
| Whitman County | 0.79% | $2,566 | $323,300 | 47,042 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $3,255 | $459,900 | 44,736 |
| Douglas County | 0.79% | $3,168 | $402,900 | 43,733 |
| Okanogan County | 0.77% | $2,194 | $284,200 | 42,811 |
| Jefferson County | 0.73% | $3,596 | $495,100 | 33,313 |
| Pacific County | 0.82% | $2,250 | $274,000 | 23,750 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $2,401 | $388,700 | 23,082 |
| Asotin County | 0.80% | $2,289 | $286,200 | 22,424 |
| Adams County | 0.84% | $2,104 | $251,300 | 20,690 |
| San Juan County | 0.57% | $4,131 | $726,500 | 18,266 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.67% | $2,048 | $307,800 | 13,811 |
| Skamania County | 0.72% | $3,380 | $472,600 | 12,276 |
| Lincoln County | 0.60% | $1,621 | $272,300 | 11,271 |
| Ferry County | 0.65% | $1,792 | $274,500 | 7,326 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.60% | $2,084 | $344,500 | 4,573 |
| Columbia County | 0.86% | $2,215 | $256,100 | 3,996 |
| Garfield County | 0.61% | $1,306 | $214,200 | 2,326 |
Washington compared with the United States
The Washington median bill of $4,361 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Washington are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
The median effective property tax rate in Washington is 0.84% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,520 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Washington county has the highest property tax?
Pierce County has the highest median effective rate in Washington at 0.94%. San Juan County has the lowest at 0.57%. The largest county by population, King County, is at 0.84%.