Kittitas County Property Taxes
Kittitas County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$271/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$459,900
State avg ▲ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,293
$274/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,201
$267/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#10
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas taxes below national average
Kittitas County's effective tax rate of 0.708% sits below the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it near the 50th percentile nationally. Homeowners pay a median of $3,255 annually—well above the national median of $2,690—due to higher local home values rather than aggressive rates.
Mid-range tax rate in Washington
Kittitas County ranks 20th among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.708%, below the statewide average of 0.761%. This positioning reflects moderate tax pressure relative to Puget Sound neighbors.
Lower rates than King, Kitsap counties
Kittitas County's 0.708% rate substantially undercuts King County (0.836%) and Kitsap County (0.797%), though it trails rural counties like Klickitat (0.618%) and Lincoln (0.595%). The county balances moderate rates with strong property values.
Median annual tax is $3,255
With a median home value of $459,900, Kittitas County residents typically pay $3,255 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged homes average $3,293, while mortgage-free properties average $3,201.
Review your assessment during valuation cycles
Even in relatively moderately-taxed counties, overassessment happens when market values shift unexpectedly. Kittitas County homeowners should compare their assessed value against recent comparable sales and file an appeal if justified.
How Kittitas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kittitas County
0.71%
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.