Klickitat County Property Taxes

Klickitat County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$200/mo escrow

#5 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.62%

vs. Washington Avg20.7% below
vs. National Avg10.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$388,700

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,519

$210/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,255

$188/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#5

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Klickitat County, Washington

Klickitat offers lowest tax rates regionally

Klickitat County's effective tax rate of 0.618% sits well below the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,401 is nearly on par with the national median of $2,690, despite lower rates.

Second-lowest tax rate in Washington

Klickitat County ranks 38th among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.618%, just above Lincoln County's 0.595%. This positions the county significantly below the statewide average of 0.761%.

Most tax-friendly in regional peer group

Klickitat County's 0.618% rate undercuts all surrounding counties including Lewis (0.712%), Mason (0.751%), and Kittitas (0.708%). Rural location and lower service demands translate into genuine tax relief.

Median tax stays under $2,500 yearly

Klickitat County's median home value of $388,700 produces an annual tax bill of just $2,401. Mortgaged properties average $2,519, while mortgage-free homes average $2,255.

Still worth appealing if overvalued

Low rates don't eliminate overassessment; even in Klickitat County, homeowners sometimes carry assessed values above market reality. Filing a free appeal protects your savings and ensures fair valuation.

How Klickitat County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Klickitat County$2,401
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Klickitat County

0.62%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Klickitat County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Klickitat County, Washington is 0.62%. 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 Klickitat County?
The median annual property tax payment in Klickitat County is $2,401. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,519, while those without a mortgage pay $2,255.
How does Klickitat County compare to the Washington average?
Klickitat County's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Klickitat County is $2,401, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Klickitat County, Washington?
The median home value in Klickitat County, Washington is $388,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Klickitat County a low property tax area in Washington?
Yes — Klickitat County's effective property tax rate of 0.62% is below the Washington average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $2,401 is also lower the state average of $3,028, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Klickitat County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Klickitat County ranks #5 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.62% and median annual tax of $2,401, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.