Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$224/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$199,600
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,602
$217/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,824
$235/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Iowa
Washington County taxes nearly match national median
At 1.347%, Washington County's effective tax rate is virtually identical to the national median of 1.91%, placing it right in the middle nationally. The median property tax of $2,688 almost mirrors the national median of $2,690, making this county a textbook example of average tax burden.
Right at Iowa's statewide average
Washington County's 1.347% effective rate is nearly identical to Iowa's state average of 1.344%, putting it squarely in the middle. The median property tax of $2,688 actually slightly exceeds Iowa's state average of $2,160 relative to home values.
Moderate taxes compared to regional peers
Washington County's $2,688 median tax falls between Warren County's elevated $3,797 and Van Buren's lower $1,427. Its 1.347% rate sits comfortably in the middle of the regional range, neither particularly high nor low among nearby counties.
What you'll pay on a typical home
On Washington's median home value of $199,600, the typical property tax bill comes to $2,688 annually, or about $224 per month. Those with a mortgage typically pay $2,602 once escrow and insurance are included.
Check if your assessment is fair
Like all Iowa counties, Washington has homeowners with inflated assessments who could file appeals. If your assessment seems high relative to comparable home sales, a successful appeal could reduce your tax burden.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
1.35%
Effective rate
Iowa Avg
1.34%
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.