Benton County Property Taxes
Benton County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$243/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$369,400
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,947
$246/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,837
$236/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Benton County, Washington
Benton's rate below U.S. median
Benton County's effective tax rate of 0.788% sits just above the national median of 0.761%, placing it in the 52nd percentile. With a median property tax of $2,910 on homes valued at $369,400, the county sits near the national median of $2,690.
Moderate taxation in Washington
Benton County ranks 22nd among Washington's 39 counties for effective tax rate, marginally above the state average of 0.761%. Its median property tax of $2,910 exceeds the state median of $3,028 despite similar rate levels.
Lower rate than Adams, higher than Chelan
Benton's 0.788% rate falls between Adams County (0.837%) and Chelan County (0.711%), positioning it as the moderate option. For homeowners, this translates to moderate tax liability across the Tri-Cities region.
Expect $2,910 on typical property
A median-valued Benton County home at $369,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,910. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,947 annually, while those without pay $2,837.
Appeal may offset rising home values
As home values appreciate in Benton County's growing market, assessments can lag behind actual value—or sometimes overshoot. Homeowners who believe their assessed value exceeds comparable sales should file an appeal to potentially reduce future tax bills.
How Benton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benton County
0.79%
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.