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Douglas County

Douglas County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.79%

Median Annual Tax

$3,168

How Douglas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Douglas County$3,168
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Douglas County

0.79%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,419

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,624

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,168

Monthly Escrow

$264

Effective Rate

0.79%

vs. Washington State Average▲ 4.6% above
vs. National Average▲ 17.8% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Douglas County, Washington is 0.79%. 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 Douglas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Douglas County is $3,168. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,419, while those without a mortgage pay $2,624.
How does Douglas County compare to the Washington average?
Douglas County's effective tax rate of 0.79% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $3,168, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Douglas County, Washington?
The median home value in Douglas County, Washington is $402,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Washington?
Property taxes in Washington are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Benton County(WA)

Rate0.79%
Median Tax$2,910

Whitman County(WA)

Rate0.79%
Median Tax$2,566

Snohomish County(WA)

Rate0.79%
Median Tax$5,121

Kitsap County(WA)

Rate0.80%
Median Tax$4,030
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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.

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