Cowlitz County Property Taxes
Cowlitz County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$249/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$367,400
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,096
$258/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,768
$231/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz rate moderately above national median
Cowlitz County's effective tax rate of 0.813% sits above the national median of 0.761%, placing it in the 54th percentile. The median property tax of $2,988 on homes valued at $367,400 exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a higher rate and higher home values.
Upper-middle taxation in Washington
Cowlitz County ranks 12th among Washington's 39 counties for effective tax rate at 0.813%, above the state average of 0.761%. Its median property tax of $2,988 nearly matches the state median of $3,028, making it a representative county for state-level taxation.
Sits between Clark and Clallam
Cowlitz's 0.813% rate falls between Clark County (0.836%) and Clallam (0.742%), positioning it in the moderate-to-high range for the Puget Sound corridor. It offers a middle-ground tax burden for the Southwest Washington region.
Roughly $2,988 annually on median home
A median-valued Cowlitz County home at $367,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,988. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,096 yearly, while those without mortgages pay $2,768.
Assessment review could lower bills
Cowlitz County homeowners who have not recently verified their assessments should consider doing so, especially in the growing Longview area. A professional assessment review or formal appeal can identify overvaluations and reduce future tax obligations.
How Cowlitz County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cowlitz County
0.81%
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.