Property Tax by County in Washington (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in Washington.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.76%
effective rate
Counties
39
in dataset
Highest Rate
0.94%
Pierce
Lowest Rate
0.57%
San Juan
All Counties in Washington
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.84% | $251K | $2,104 |
| Asotin County | 0.80% | $286K | $2,289 |
| Benton County | 0.79% | $369K | $2,910 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $455K | $3,235 |
| Clallam County | 0.74% | $386K | $2,860 |
| Clark County | 0.84% | $488K | $4,080 |
| Columbia County | 0.86% | $256K | $2,215 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.81% | $367K | $2,988 |
| Douglas County | 0.79% | $403K | $3,168 |
| Ferry County | 0.65% | $274K | $1,792 |
| Franklin County | 0.76% | $346K | $2,638 |
| Garfield County | 0.61% | $214K | $1,306 |
| Grant County | 0.82% | $276K | $2,268 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.87% | $280K | $2,441 |
| Island County | 0.70% | $535K | $3,765 |
| Jefferson County | 0.73% | $495K | $3,596 |
| King County | 0.84% | $811K | $6,785 |
| Kitsap County | 0.80% | $506K | $4,030 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $460K | $3,255 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $389K | $2,401 |
| Lewis County | 0.71% | $342K | $2,433 |
| Lincoln County | 0.60% | $272K | $1,621 |
| Mason County | 0.75% | $377K | $2,833 |
| Okanogan County | 0.77% | $284K | $2,194 |
| Pacific County | 0.82% | $274K | $2,250 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.67% | $308K | $2,048 |
| Pierce County | 0.94% | $484K | $4,555 |
| San Juan County | 0.57% | $726K | $4,131 |
| Skagit County | 0.82% | $486K | $4,008 |
| Skamania County | 0.72% | $473K | $3,380 |
| Snohomish County | 0.79% | $645K | $5,121 |
| Spokane County | 0.86% | $370K | $3,196 |
| Stevens County | 0.65% | $308K | $2,016 |
| Thurston County | 0.90% | $452K | $4,043 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.60% | $344K | $2,084 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.90% | $376K | $3,386 |
| Whatcom County | 0.71% | $536K | $3,819 |
| Whitman County | 0.79% | $323K | $2,566 |
| Yakima County | 0.82% | $281K | $2,299 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the Washington average of 0.76% — red = above, green = below.