Washington Property Tax Calculator
Annual and monthly property tax — by state.
Washington Facts
Averages — verify current rates with your county assessor.
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Uses average effective property tax rates per state (2026). Actual rates vary by county and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have the highest property taxes?
New Jersey, Illinois, Connecticut, and New Hampshire have the highest effective rates (2%+). Hawaii, Alabama, and Colorado are among the lowest.
Is property tax paid monthly or yearly?
Most homeowners pay monthly through escrow as part of the mortgage payment; the lender pays the county annually. Without a mortgage, you pay the county directly, usually annually or semi-annually.
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Washington-specific notes for this calculator
Washington has no state income tax and an average effective property tax rate of 0.87% of home value (combined sales tax ~9.29%). Use the numbers above as a starting point — local county rates and exemptions can change the real figures.