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Whatcom County

Whatcom County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.71%

Median Annual Tax

$3,819

How Whatcom County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Whatcom County$3,819
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Whatcom County

0.71%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,876

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,713

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,819

Monthly Escrow

$318

Effective Rate

0.71%

vs. Washington State Average▲ 26.1% above
vs. National Average▲ 42% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Whatcom County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Whatcom County, Washington is 0.71%. 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 Whatcom County?
The median annual property tax payment in Whatcom County is $3,819. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,876, while those without a mortgage pay $3,713.
How does Whatcom County compare to the Washington average?
Whatcom County's effective tax rate of 0.71% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Whatcom County is $3,819, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Whatcom County, Washington?
The median home value in Whatcom County, Washington is $536,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Washington?
Property taxes in Washington are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Lewis County(WA)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$2,433

Chelan County(WA)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$3,235

Skamania County(WA)

Rate0.72%
Median Tax$3,380

Kittitas County(WA)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$3,255
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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.

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