Clark County Property Taxes
Clark County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$340/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$487,900
State avg ▲ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,036
$336/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,182
$349/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Clark County, Washington
Clark among highest-taxed in nation
Clark County's effective tax rate of 0.836% exceeds the national median of 0.761%, placing it in the 57th percentile. At a median property tax of $4,080 on homes valued at $487,900, Clark County residents face some of the heaviest property tax burdens in the examined counties.
2nd highest rate in Washington
Clark County ranks 2nd among Washington's 39 counties for effective tax rate at 0.836%, well above the state average of 0.761%. Its median property tax of $4,080 is the highest among all examined counties, driven by elevated home values.
Significantly higher than nearby counties
Clark's 0.836% rate substantially exceeds neighboring Cowlitz (0.813%) and Clallam (0.742%), making it the priciest in the Southwest Washington region. The county's rapid growth has driven both home values and tax bills higher.
$4,080 yearly on typical Clark home
A median-valued Clark County home at $487,900 generates an annual property tax of $4,080, the highest among all counties examined. Homeowners with mortgages pay $4,036 annually, while those without mortgages pay $4,182.
High taxes make appeals worthwhile
With the highest median property taxes in the region, Clark County homeowners have the most to gain from a successful appeal. If your assessed value seems out of line with recent sales in your neighborhood, challenging the assessment could yield significant savings.
How Clark County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clark 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.