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State property tax guide

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Are you overpaying on your Washington property taxes? Review how assessments, appeals, exemptions, and county-level rules work, then check your address for a preliminary savings estimate.

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0.81%Estimated statewide effective rate
$4,932Estimated average annual tax
$986Average annual savings

Property tax 101

How Washington property taxes, appeals, and exemptions work.

Property taxes are usually based on a local assessment of your property value, multiplied by local tax rates, and adjusted by exemptions or caps where available. The process is administered locally, so county deadlines, appeal forms, and exemption rules can vary across Washington.

Counties covered39
Estimated avg. tax bill$4,932
Client savingsKeep 100%
Lowering taxes since2009

Property taxes across Washington

Explore property tax estimates by county.

Search the county list below for estimated values, rates, annual tax bills, and savings opportunities.

CountyEstimated home valueEstimated tax rateEstimated annual tax
Adams County $415,400 0.95% $3,926 View details
Asotin County $886,600 0.73% $6,450 View details
Benton County $632,400 0.81% $5,122 View details
Chelan County $806,000 0.85% $6,831 View details
Clallam County $465,000 0.90% $4,185 View details
Clark County $520,800 0.68% $3,554 View details
Columbia County $644,800 0.93% $5,997 View details
Cowlitz County $700,600 0.95% $6,673 View details
Douglas County $737,800 0.93% $6,862 View details
Ferry County $533,200 0.95% $5,079 View details
Franklin County $564,200 0.65% $3,639 View details
Garfield County $737,800 0.79% $5,810 View details
Grant County $620,000 0.96% $5,952 View details
Grays Harbor County $694,400 0.68% $4,739 View details
Island County $737,800 0.84% $6,198 View details
Jefferson County $570,400 1.00% $5,690 View details
King County $620,000 0.69% $4,278 View details
Kitsap County $589,000 0.79% $4,638 View details
Kittitas County $750,200 0.93% $6,977 View details
Klickitat County $458,800 0.68% $3,131 View details
Lewis County $465,000 0.76% $3,522 View details
Lincoln County $514,600 0.81% $4,168 View details
Mason County $582,800 0.92% $5,376 View details
Okanogan County $694,400 0.84% $5,833 View details
Pacific County $477,400 0.56% $2,685 View details
Pend Oreille County $434,000 0.98% $4,232 View details
Pierce County $409,200 1.00% $4,082 View details
San Juan County $725,400 0.56% $4,026 View details
Skagit County $551,800 0.97% $5,339 View details
Skamania County $620,000 0.57% $3,534 View details
Snohomish County $824,600 0.88% $7,236 View details
Spokane County $514,600 0.68% $3,474 View details
Stevens County $669,600 0.71% $4,771 View details
Thurston County $607,600 0.81% $4,922 View details
Wahkiakum County $477,400 0.92% $4,404 View details
Walla Walla County $694,400 0.78% $5,416 View details
Whatcom County $533,200 0.56% $2,999 View details
Whitman County $713,000 0.96% $6,845 View details
Yakima County $589,000 0.64% $3,755 View details

FAQ

Washington property tax FAQ

How do I lower my property tax assessment in Washington?

Start by reviewing your assessment against comparable property data, verifying property details, checking exemption eligibility, and filing the required local appeal or review forms before the applicable deadline.

Do deadlines vary by county?

Yes. Property tax notices, appeal deadlines, and required forms often vary by county or assessment jurisdiction. Your packet includes instructions for where and when to send your materials where available.

Do I keep 100% of my savings?

Yes. Lower Property Tax charges one flat packet price and does not take a percentage of your property tax savings.

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