Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
46.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$135/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$272,300
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,785
$149/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,429
$119/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Washington
Lincoln County offers lowest tax rates statewide
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.595% stands well below the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $1,621 is 40% lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both low rates and modest property values.
Lowest-taxed county in Washington
Lincoln County ranks 39th and last among Washington's counties with an effective rate of 0.595%, significantly undercutting the statewide average of 0.761%. Rural Eastern Washington location drives both lower taxes and lower property values.
Most favorable rates in Eastern Washington
Lincoln County's 0.595% rate is the lowest regionally, beating Klickitat (0.618%), Lewis (0.712%), and Okanogan (0.772%). The county provides genuine tax relief for owners of modest rural properties.
Median annual tax stays under $1,650
Lincoln County's median home value of $272,300 produces an annual tax bill of just $1,621. Mortgaged properties average $1,785, while mortgage-free homes average $1,429.
Even low-tax counties see overassessments
Rural properties in Lincoln County can still be overassessed, especially in years when comparable sales data lags. A simple appeal ensures your assessed value reflects current market conditions.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.60%
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.