Washington property tax rates by county
Washington · #25 of 52 · 39 counties
Median annual property tax $4,556 · median home value $564,600
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Apr 30, Second half due Oct 31. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $564,600 home, the Washington median: about $5,114 a year in Pierce County (0.91%) versus $3,325 in Stevens County (0.59%) — $1,789 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Washington residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County#6 of 39 | 0.83% | $7,114 | 5.7% |
| Pierce County#1 of 39 | 0.91% | $4,770 | 4.8% |
| Snohomish County#16 of 39 | 0.77% | $5,364 | 4.8% |
| Spokane County#5 of 39 | 0.84% | $3,434 | 4.4% |
| Clark County#7 of 39 | 0.82% | $4,290 | 4.4% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Pierce CountyMedian home value $526,600
- Thurston CountyMedian home value $480,300
- Walla Walla CountyMedian home value $408,900
- Columbia CountyMedian home value $271,200
- Spokane CountyMedian home value $410,700
- King CountyMedian home value $859,900
- Clark CountyMedian home value $522,900
- Cowlitz CountyMedian home value $397,500
- Grays Harbor CountyMedian home value $314,000
- Yakima CountyMedian home value $310,100
- Skagit CountyMedian home value $545,100
- Adams CountyMedian home value $273,300
- Grant CountyMedian home value $299,500
- Benton CountyMedian home value $407,800
- Kitsap CountyMedian home value $555,100
- Snohomish CountyMedian home value $696,000
- Douglas CountyMedian home value $432,500
- Okanogan CountyMedian home value $299,800
- Whitman CountyMedian home value $359,600
- Mason CountyMedian home value $411,800
- Franklin CountyMedian home value $379,300
- Clallam CountyMedian home value $421,800
- Asotin CountyMedian home value $325,600
- Pacific CountyMedian home value $334,800
- Chelan CountyMedian home value $490,100
- Kittitas CountyMedian home value $497,400
- Jefferson CountyMedian home value $535,000
- Whatcom CountyMedian home value $585,800
- Island CountyMedian home value $593,300
- Lewis CountyMedian home value $385,800
- Skamania CountyMedian home value $529,500
- Garfield CountyMedian home value $239,200
- Ferry CountyMedian home value $283,400
- Klickitat CountyMedian home value $425,300
- Wahkiakum CountyMedian home value $396,800
- Lincoln CountyMedian home value $292,800
- Stevens CountyMedian home value $350,600
- Pend Oreille CountyMedian home value $367,900
- San Juan CountyMedian home value $799,200
When it's due in Washington
All states| First half | Due Apr 30 Late from May 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second half | Due Oct 31 Late from Nov 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | For residential property with four or fewer units, taxes levied in 2023 or later accrue 9% annual interest, calculated monthly, with no delinquency penalty. Other property accrues 12% annual interest plus a 3% penalty on June 1 and a further 8% on December 1 (RCW 84.56.020(5)). |
| Appeal window | July 1 or within 30 days (up to 60 days if county adopted) of assessment notice to County Board of Equalization (RCW 84.40.038) |
First half due April 30 (delinquent May 1); second half due October 31 (delinquent Nov 1). Taxes under $50 due in full April 30. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed February. Source: RCW 84.56.020, rules checked 2026-09-19 (statute text re-read by Ori after ChatGPT review). Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.