Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$321/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$185,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,112
$343/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,413
$284/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, New York
Washington taxes slightly above national
Washington County's effective tax rate of 2.082% exceeds the national median but nearly matches New York's state average of 2.046%. At $3,852 in median property taxes, the county sits above the national median of $2,690, despite having homes worth less than the national average.
Upper-middle tier in New York
Washington County ranks in the upper-middle range among New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates, meaning residents carry a heavier burden than half the state. Its median tax of $3,852 exceeds the state average of $4,709 by a modest margin.
Higher rates than nearby Warren County
Washington County's 2.082% rate runs 0.55 percentage points higher than neighboring Warren County (1.530%) and trails Wayne County (2.551%). The gap costs homeowners roughly $60 more annually compared to Warren on equivalent home values.
Median home costs $3,852 yearly
On Washington County's median home value of $185,000, expect to pay about $3,852 in annual property taxes—or roughly $4,112 with mortgage escrow included. That's approximately $321-343 per month depending on your loan situation.
Assessment appeals can lower your bill
Overassessment is common in Washington County, where many properties are valued above current market rates. You can file a free appeal with your local assessor within specified deadlines—even successful appeals typically reduce annual taxes by $200-500.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
2.08%
Effective rate
New York Avg
1.76%
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.