Douglas County Property Taxes
Douglas County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$264/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$402,900
State avg ▲ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,419
$285/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,624
$219/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Washington
Douglas taxes slightly above national average
Douglas County's effective tax rate of 0.786% sits above the national median of 0.67%, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay $3,168 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690, reflecting both the county's rate and its above-average home values of $402,900.
Middle of the pack in Washington
Douglas County ranks 18th among Washington's 39 counties by effective tax rate at 0.786%, slightly above the state average of 0.761%. Its median tax bill of $3,168 is $140 higher than the state average, making it a moderate-tax county for the region.
Higher than Grant, lower than Grays Harbor
Douglas County's rate of 0.786% falls between Grant County's 0.823% (among the state's highest) and Ferry County's 0.653% (among the lowest). Compared to Grays Harbor County at 0.873%, Douglas offers slightly lower effective rates despite similar median home values around $280,000–$402,900.
Median annual property tax hits $3,168
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $402,900 in Douglas County pays approximately $3,168 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related tax deductions factored in, the effective bill rises to $3,419, or drops to $2,624 for outright owners.
Many Douglas homeowners could appeal
Property assessments are not always accurate, and overassessed homeowners in Douglas County can file a formal appeal to reduce their tax burden. Consulting a local tax assessor or property attorney about your assessment is a free way to explore potential savings.
How Douglas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Douglas 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.