Garfield County Property Taxes
Garfield County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$109/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$214,200
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,757
$146/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,090
$91/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Garfield County, Washington
Garfield County ranks among nation's lowest
Garfield County's effective tax rate of 0.610% falls well below the national median of 0.67%, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. At just $1,306 in annual median property taxes, homeowners pay $1,384 less than the national median—a remarkable bargain.
Washington's third-lowest effective tax rate
Garfield County ranks 3rd lowest among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.610%, well below the state average of 0.761%. Its median tax of $1,306 is the second-lowest among the eight counties analyzed, reflecting both low rates and modest home values of $214,200.
Garfield leads the region in tax affordability
Garfield County's rate of 0.610% is the lowest in the region, beating Ferry County (0.653%), Franklin County (0.763%), and all higher-rate neighbors. With a median home value of just $214,200, Garfield offers the most affordable property tax environment for budget-conscious homeowners.
Lowest annual tax bill: just $1,306
A homeowner with Garfield County's median-valued property of $214,200 pays approximately $1,306 in annual property taxes. However, mortgage-related deductions raise this to $1,757, while outright owners pay only $1,090—the lowest absolute tax in the region.
Even low-rate counties have appeal opportunities
Despite Garfield's already-low rates, overassessed homeowners can still file appeals to reduce their tax burden further. Reviewing your assessment against recent sales of comparable properties can reveal if an appeal might save you money.
How Garfield County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Garfield County
0.61%
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.