Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$88/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$162,400
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,197
$100/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$794
$66/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Indiana
Washington County offers affordable property taxes
At 0.651% effective rate, Washington County residents pay far below the national median of $2,690 annually. On a median home value of $162,400, the county's moderate rate produces a median tax of $1,058 per year.
Slightly below Indiana's state average
Washington County's 0.651% effective rate sits just below Indiana's state average of 0.671%, placing it among the state's more affordable counties. The median tax of $1,058 falls well below the state median of $1,199.
Competitive in south-central Indiana
Washington County's 0.651% rate compares favorably to Orange and Lawrence counties in the region. The county delivers solid tax efficiency while maintaining quality services that attract new residents.
Median homeowner pays $1,058 annually
With a median home value of $162,400 and 0.651% rate, Washington County homeowners pay $1,058 per year. Mortgage holders average $1,197 while those without mortgages pay $794.
Assessment appeal could reduce your tax bill
Even in moderately-taxed counties, overassessment occurs regularly across all price ranges. If your home's assessed value exceeds its market value or comparable local properties, contact the assessor about filing an appeal.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.65%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.