Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
85.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$334/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$400,900
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,006
$334/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,024
$335/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County taxes near national norm
Washington County's effective tax rate of 1.001% sits just above the national median of 0.968%, making it relatively typical for American counties. The median property tax of $4,012 substantially exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's median home value of $400,900—well above the national median of $281,900.
Washington ranks middle in Minnesota
Washington County's 1.001% effective rate sits slightly above Minnesota's state average of 0.968%. The median annual tax bill of $4,012 far exceeds the state median of $2,168, driven by home values that are significantly higher than typical for Minnesota.
Higher taxes, higher home values
Washington County's 1.001% rate is higher than Winona County (0.942%), Wilkin County (0.760%), and Watonwan County (1.027%), but lower than Waseca County (1.190%). The substantially larger median home value of $400,900 explains why Washington residents pay the highest absolute tax bills in this region.
Washington homeowners pay premium taxes
The typical Washington County homeowner with a $400,900 home pays approximately $4,012 annually in property taxes. Tax bills are similar whether you have a mortgage ($4,006) or own outright ($4,024).
High-value homes deserve review
In expensive markets like Washington County, assessment errors can cost thousands annually. If your home was valued near peak market prices, a professional appraisal review could reveal significant overvaluation and trigger a successful appeal.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
1.00%
Effective rate
Minnesota Avg
0.97%
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.