Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$129/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$106,100
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,774
$148/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,452
$121/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Kansas
Washington County near national average
Washington County's effective tax rate of 1.462% is slightly below the national median of 1.55%, placing it in the lower-middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $1,551 is just over half the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's affordable housing market.
Slightly above Kansas average rate
At 1.462%, Washington County's effective rate is marginally below Kansas's 1.549% state average. The median tax of $1,551 is notably lower than the statewide median of $1,943, making it favorable by Kansas standards.
Competitive with surrounding counties
Washington County's 1.462% rate ranks it in the middle of this eight-county group, between Trego County (1.456%) and Wichita County (1.468%). It offers a balanced tax environment for the region.
Low taxes on affordable homes
The median home in Washington County is valued at $106,100, with annual property taxes of $1,551. That equals roughly $129 per month, making Washington County one of the most affordable counties in this analysis.
Appeal to verify your assessment
Washington County's low tax bills don't mean all assessments are accurate. Homeowners should still verify that their assessed values match market comparables—an appeal could free up money you didn't realize you were overpaying.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
1.46%
Effective rate
Kansas Avg
1.48%
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.