Clallam County Property Taxes

Clallam County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$238/mo escrow

#16 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.74%

vs. Washington Avg5.5% below
vs. National Avg6.3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$385,600

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,864

$239/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,855

$238/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clallam County, Washington

Clallam rate below national median

Clallam County's effective tax rate of 0.742% sits slightly below the national median of 0.761%, placing it in the 45th percentile. The median property tax of $2,860 falls within range of the national median of $2,690, despite higher home values at $385,600.

Below-average taxation in Washington

Clallam County ranks 13th among Washington's 39 counties for effective tax rate, below the state average of 0.761%. With a median property tax of $2,860, it sits slightly below the state median of $3,028.

Competitive with western Washington peers

Clallam's 0.742% rate is favorable compared to Cowlitz (0.813%) and well below Clark County (0.836%), making it attractive on the Olympic Peninsula. The county offers relatively light tax burden for the Puget Sound region.

Around $2,860 annually on median home

A typical Clallam County home valued at $385,600 incurs an annual property tax of approximately $2,860. Both mortgage-holding and mortgage-free homeowners face nearly identical taxes, around $2,860.

Appeal if assessment seems high

Waterfront and scenic properties in Clallam County sometimes see inflated assessments that don't match actual market sales. If your property tax seems disproportionate to comparable sales nearby, filing an appeal is a straightforward way to potentially save money.

How Clallam County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clallam County$2,860
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Clallam County

0.74%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clallam County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Clallam County, Washington is 0.74%. 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 Clallam County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clallam County is $2,860. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,864, while those without a mortgage pay $2,855.
How does Clallam County compare to the Washington average?
Clallam County's effective tax rate of 0.74% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Clallam County is $2,860, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Clallam County, Washington?
The median home value in Clallam County, Washington is $385,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Clallam County a low property tax area in Washington?
Yes — Clallam County's effective property tax rate of 0.74% is below the Washington average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $2,860 is also lower the state average of $3,028, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Clallam County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Clallam County ranks #16 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.74% and median annual tax of $2,860, 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.