Adams County Property Taxes
Adams County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$175/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$251,300
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,612
$218/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,755
$146/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Adams County, Washington
Adams taxes run slightly high nationally
Adams County's effective tax rate of 0.837% sits above the national median of 0.761%, placing it in the 58th percentile across U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $2,104, compared to the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values in the county.
10th highest rate in Washington
Adams County ranks 10th among Washington's 39 counties for effective tax rate, above the state average of 0.761%. At $2,104 in median property tax, the county sits below the state median of $3,028.
Higher than most regional peers
Adams County's 0.837% rate exceeds neighboring Asotin (0.800%) and Benton (0.788%), though it trails Columbia County's 0.865%. Among similar rural counties in eastern Washington, Adams sits in the upper tier for tax burden.
$2,104 annual tax on typical home
A median-valued home in Adams County at $251,300 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,104. Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,612 annually, while those without pay $1,755.
Check if you're overassessed
Many homeowners across Washington counties are unaware they may be overassessed on their property value. If your home feels undervalued compared to recent sales in your area, a tax appeal could reduce your annual bill.
How Adams County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Adams County
0.84%
Effective rate
Washington Avg
0.76%
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.