What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Washington?

Douglas County has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%. On a home valued at $432,500, homeowners pay approximately $3,319 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Douglas County?

The median annual property tax payment in Douglas County is $3,319. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,535, while those without a mortgage pay $2,821.

How does Douglas County compare to other counties in Washington?

Douglas County ranks #15 out of 39 counties in Washington for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.77% is 5% lower than the Washington average of 0.81%.

Douglas County Property Tax Rate

Washington

0.77%effective rate

Douglas County, Washington has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, which is 16% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $432,500, homeowners pay approximately $3,319 per year in property taxes. Douglas County ranks #15 out of 39 counties in Washington for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,319

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$432,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

4.13%

Median income: $80,363

State Rank📍

#15

of 39 counties in WA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,535

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,821

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Douglas County pay on average $714 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County

0.77%

Washington Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Washington

Pierce

0.91%

Thurston

0.88%

Columbia

0.85%

Walla Walla

0.85%

Spokane

0.84%

King

0.83%

Clark

0.82%

Cowlitz

0.82%

Washington Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Douglas County homeowners

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Senior Citizen/Disabled Exemption

Varies based on income: full exemption from excess levies; frozen assessed value; or partial exemption on regular levies (income thresholds set by county, up to approximately $58,423)

Homeowners age 61+ or disabled; income limits vary by county

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Disabled Veteran

Exempt from excess levies; additional reductions based on income level (same program as senior exemption)

Veterans with 80%+ service-connected disability; income limits apply

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Property Tax Deferral

All or part of property taxes deferred; repaid with interest upon sale or transfer

Homeowners age 60+ or disabled with income under $84,000

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Douglas County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,310

$193/month · Rate: 0.77%

Quick Facts

Population44,366

Owner-Occupied61.4%

National Rank#1684 of 3,135

Median Income$80,363

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.