Asotin County Property Taxes

Asotin County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

24.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$191/mo escrow

#25 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.80%

vs. Washington Avg24.4% below
vs. National Avg14.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$286,200

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,296

$191/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,281

$190/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Asotin County, Washington

Asotin slightly above U.S. median rate

Asotin County's effective tax rate of 0.800% exceeds the national median of 0.761%, placing it near the 55th percentile. The median property tax of $2,289 falls below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower home values.

Middle-of-pack among Washington counties

Asotin County ranks 18th in Washington for effective tax rate, slightly above the state average of 0.761%. Its median property tax of $2,289 trails the state median of $3,028, indicating relatively affordable property taxation.

Competitive with surrounding counties

Asotin's 0.800% rate sits between Adams County (0.837%) and Benton County (0.788%), making it reasonably priced among eastern Washington neighbors. The county offers a balanced tax profile for the region.

About $2,289 yearly on median home

A typical Asotin County home valued at $286,200 incurs an annual property tax of $2,289. Both mortgage-holding and mortgage-free homeowners pay roughly the same amount, around $2,289.

Review your assessment for overvaluation

Property assessments don't always reflect current market conditions, and many homeowners miss opportunities to appeal. If your assessed value seems high compared to recent comparable sales in Asotin, filing an appeal could lower your tax burden.

How Asotin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Asotin County$2,289
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Asotin County

0.80%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Asotin County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Asotin County, Washington is 0.80%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Asotin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Asotin County is $2,289. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,296, while those without a mortgage pay $2,281.
How does Asotin County compare to the Washington average?
Asotin County's effective tax rate of 0.80% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Asotin County is $2,289, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Asotin County, Washington?
The median home value in Asotin County, Washington is $286,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Asotin County property tax rate higher than the Washington average?
Asotin County's effective property tax rate of 0.80% is higher than the Washington average of 0.76%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Asotin County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Asotin County ranks #25 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.80% and median annual tax of $2,289, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.