Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$57/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$118,400
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$876
$73/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$563
$47/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#22
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Missouri
Washington County taxes well below national
Washington County's effective tax rate of 0.576% sits comfortably below the national average, placing the county in the bottom 25% nationally. The median annual tax of just $682 represents 25% of the national median of $2,690.
Well below Missouri's statewide average
At 0.576%, Washington County's rate ranks solidly below Missouri's average of 0.733%, placing it in the lower quarter of the state's counties. The county's median tax of $682 is among the lowest in Missouri.
Low-tax option in south-central region
Washington County's 0.576% rate is competitive with nearby Taney County (0.578%) and beats Warren County (0.738%) and Sullivan County (0.736%). For the south-central Ozark region, Washington offers tax relief for rural homeowners.
A $118,400 home costs $682 yearly
The median Washington County home valued at $118,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $682. With a mortgage, homeowners typically pay $876 due to lender escrow, while those without mortgages pay approximately $563.
Verify your assessment accuracy
Washington County homeowners should ensure their property valuations align with fair market value through the county assessor's office. Even modest overassessments can be corrected through a cost-free appeal process.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.58%
Effective rate
Missouri Avg
0.74%
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.