Stevens County Property Taxes

Stevens County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$168/mo escrow

#7 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Washington Avg33.4% below
vs. National Avg25.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$308,000

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,227

$186/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,760

$147/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#7

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County taxes rank low nationally

Stevens County's effective tax rate of 0.654% sits well below the national median of 0.85%, placing it in the bottom 25% of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $2,016 annually on a median $308,000 home—significantly less than the national median property tax of $2,690.

Among Washington's lowest tax rates

Stevens County ranks among the lowest-taxed counties in Washington, with an effective rate of 0.654% compared to the state average of 0.761%. At $2,016 in median property taxes, Stevens County residents pay roughly 33% less than the state median of $3,028.

Lower taxes than neighboring Spokane region

Stevens County's 0.654% rate undercuts nearby Whitman County (0.794%) and Yakima County (0.818%) substantially. This positions Stevens as one of the region's most tax-friendly counties for homeowners.

What you'll pay on a Stevens County home

On a median home valued at $308,000, Stevens County residents pay roughly $2,016 per year in property taxes. With mortgage interest, that figure rises to $2,227 annually.

Many homeowners could save through appeals

Even in low-tax Stevens County, assessments sometimes exceed actual market value. Homeowners who believe their property is overassessed can file an appeal with the county assessor—a process that takes minutes and often results in lower taxes.

How Stevens County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Stevens County$2,016
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Stevens County

0.65%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Stevens County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Stevens County, Washington is 0.65%. 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 Stevens County?
The median annual property tax payment in Stevens County is $2,016. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,227, while those without a mortgage pay $1,760.
How does Stevens County compare to the Washington average?
Stevens County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Stevens County is $2,016, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Stevens County, Washington?
The median home value in Stevens County, Washington is $308,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Stevens County a low property tax area in Washington?
Yes — Stevens County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Washington average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $2,016 is also lower the state average of $3,028, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Stevens County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Stevens County ranks #7 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $2,016, 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.