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Washington (0.84% Avg Rate)

2026 federal, state and local taxes

Washington Property Tax Calculator (2026)

Estimate your 2026 Washington property tax. At the state's 0.84% average rate, a $590,000 home pays about $4,956 a year.

Your Estimated Property Tax

Escrow
Annual Property Tax $4,956 $413 a month in escrow
Effective Tax Rate 0.84% Washington State Average
10-Year Total at 3% Growth $56,815 $354 a year below the U.S. average

Washington Property Tax by Home Value

Home Value WA Effective Rate Annual Property Tax Monthly Escrow At the U.S. Average (0.90%)
$250,000 0.84% $2,100 $175 $2,250
$350,000 0.84% $2,940 $245 $3,150
$500,000 0.84% $4,200 $350 $4,500
$650,000 0.84% $5,460 $455 $5,850
$800,000 0.84% $6,720 $560 $7,200
$1,000,000 0.84% $8,400 $700 $9,000

Washington and Its Neighbors

Property Tax
State Average Rate Typical Home Bill on Typical Home Bill on $350,000
Oregon 0.86% $500,000 $4,300 $3,010
Washington 0.84% $590,000 $4,956 $2,940
Idaho 0.53% $455,000 $2,412 $1,855

Statewide average effective rates; local rates vary a lot within each state.

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How This Calculator Works

Washington's average effective property tax rate is 0.84% of a home's value each year, the 13th highest of 51, in the top third. On the state's typical home, worth about $590,000, that comes to roughly $4,956 a year, or $413 a month in escrow.

Because home prices differ so much, the yearly bill ranks differently from the rate: Washington's bill on a typical home is the 10th largest of 51 (50 states and D.C.). On a $350,000 home it would be about $2,940.

Of Washington's neighbors, Idaho (0.53%) has a lower average rate; the table below lists them all.

These are Washington averages; your county, city and school district set the actual bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax on a $300,000 house in Washington?

About $2,520 a year ($210 a month) at Washington's 0.84% average rate. A $500,000 house would pay about $4,200.

Is Washington a high property tax state?

Not especially. Washington's average rate of 0.84% ranks 13th of 51.

How much is sales tax in Washington?

Washington's state rate is 6.50% and local add-ons average 3.07%, for a combined average of 9.57%, the 3rd highest of 51 (50 states and D.C.).

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