Kitsap County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$336/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$505,700
State avg $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,978
$332/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,185
$349/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#24
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Kitsap County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.80%
0.03 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$4,030
$1,002 above the state median
State position
#24
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 39 Washington counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap taxes exceed national median significantly
Kitsap County's effective tax rate of 0.797% surpasses the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $4,030 is 50% higher than the national median of $2,690.
Second-highest tax rate in Washington
Kitsap County ranks second among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.797%, just behind King County's 0.836%. This pushes residents above the statewide average of 0.761%.
Higher taxes than rural Washington counties
Kitsap County's 0.797% rate exceeds nearby Kittitas County (0.708%) and Mason County (0.751%) significantly. The Puget Sound location commands premium rates reflecting higher property values and urban service demands.
Median tax reaches $4,030 annually
Kitsap County's median home value of $505,700 translates to an annual tax bill of $4,030. Mortgaged properties average $3,978, while mortgage-free homes average $4,185.
Appeal if your home is overvalued
Many Kitsap County homeowners discover their assessed values exceed market reality, especially after property sales data updates. A simple appeal can reduce your effective tax burden with no filing fee required.
How Kitsap County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kitsap County
0.80%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.