Washington property tax by county
Statewide, Washington homeowners pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $2,356 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $2,356 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $1,596 in San Juan County to $2,718 in Pierce County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Washington county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | $2,481 | 0.83% | $7,114 | $859,900 |
| Pierce County | $2,718 | 0.91% | $4,770 | $526,600 |
| Snohomish County | $2,313 | 0.77% | $5,364 | $696,000 |
| Spokane County | $2,508 | 0.84% | $3,434 | $410,700 |
| Clark County | $2,460 | 0.82% | $4,290 | $522,900 |
| Thurston County | $2,628 | 0.88% | $4,209 | $480,300 |
| Kitsap County | $2,313 | 0.77% | $4,279 | $555,100 |
| Yakima County | $2,382 | 0.79% | $2,463 | $310,100 |
| Whatcom County | $2,094 | 0.70% | $4,087 | $585,800 |
| Benton County | $2,328 | 0.78% | $3,163 | $407,800 |
| Skagit County | $2,370 | 0.79% | $4,308 | $545,100 |
| Cowlitz County | $2,448 | 0.82% | $3,245 | $397,500 |
| Grant County | $2,343 | 0.78% | $2,339 | $299,500 |
| Franklin County | $2,175 | 0.73% | $2,750 | $379,300 |
| Island County | $2,022 | 0.67% | $3,999 | $593,300 |
| Lewis County | $2,007 | 0.67% | $2,581 | $385,800 |
| Chelan County | $2,145 | 0.71% | $3,503 | $490,100 |
| Clallam County | $2,169 | 0.72% | $3,050 | $421,800 |
| Grays Harbor County | $2,400 | 0.80% | $2,512 | $314,000 |
| Mason County | $2,190 | 0.73% | $3,006 | $411,800 |
| Walla Walla County | $2,562 | 0.85% | $3,492 | $408,900 |
| Stevens County | $1,767 | 0.59% | $2,065 | $350,600 |
| Kittitas County | $2,142 | 0.71% | $3,552 | $497,400 |
| Whitman County | $2,244 | 0.75% | $2,691 | $359,600 |
| Douglas County | $2,301 | 0.77% | $3,319 | $432,500 |
| Okanogan County | $2,283 | 0.76% | $2,281 | $299,800 |
| Jefferson County | $2,142 | 0.71% | $3,818 | $535,000 |
| Pacific County | $2,145 | 0.71% | $2,395 | $334,800 |
| Klickitat County | $1,863 | 0.62% | $2,639 | $425,300 |
| Asotin County | $2,157 | 0.72% | $2,340 | $325,600 |
| Adams County | $2,358 | 0.79% | $2,147 | $273,300 |
| San Juan County | $1,596 | 0.53% | $4,253 | $799,200 |
| Pend Oreille County | $1,746 | 0.58% | $2,142 | $367,900 |
| Skamania County | $2,001 | 0.67% | $3,532 | $529,500 |
| Lincoln County | $1,788 | 0.60% | $1,744 | $292,800 |
| Ferry County | $1,905 | 0.64% | $1,801 | $283,400 |
| Wahkiakum County | $1,809 | 0.60% | $2,392 | $396,800 |
| Columbia County | $2,547 | 0.85% | $2,303 | $271,200 |
| Garfield County | $1,974 | 0.66% | $1,574 | $239,200 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
The median Washington homeowner pays $4,729 a year on a median home worth $602,200, an effective rate of about 0.79% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Washington county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, San Juan County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.53% of home value.
Which Washington county has the highest property tax?
Pierce County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 0.91%.