What is the property tax rate in Auburn, WA?

Auburn has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.02%. On a median home valued at $510,400, homeowners pay approximately $5,194 per year in property taxes.

How does Auburn compare to King County?

Auburn's effective rate of 1.02% is 23% higher than the King County average of 0.83%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,114, while Auburn homeowners pay an estimated $5,194.

How much are property taxes in Auburn on a $300,000 home?

Based on Auburn's effective rate of 1.02%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,060 per year, or about $255 per month.

Auburn Property Tax Rate

King County, Washington

1.02%effective rate

Auburn is located in King County, Washington. Homeowners in Auburn pay a median of $5,194 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $510,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.02%. This is 23% higher than the King County average of 0.83%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.02%

vs 0.83% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,194

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$510,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

85,455

Auburn, WA

How Auburn Compares

Auburn

1.02%

King County Average

0.83%

Washington Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in King County

Compare property tax rates for 17 cities in King County, Washington.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Auburn	85,455	$5,194	1.02%
Des Moines	32,545	$5,467	1.01%
SeaTac	31,143	$4,720	0.98%
Kent	135,015	$5,102	0.95%
Burien	51,331	$5,723	0.94%
Shoreline	59,280	$6,795	0.89%
Renton	105,279	$5,538	0.88%
Federal Way	99,232	$4,408	0.88%
Maple Valley	28,121	$5,887	0.88%
Sammamish	66,375	$10,001	0.81%
Bothell	48,610	$6,817	0.78%
Issaquah	39,472	$7,266	0.78%
Seattle	741,440	$7,025	0.77%
Bellevue	151,199	$9,018	0.75%
Redmond	75,721	$8,132	0.74%
Kirkland	91,614	$7,315	0.72%
Mercer Island	25,282	$10,001	0.53%

About Property Taxes in Auburn

Property taxes in Auburn are collected by King County. Tax exemptions available to King County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Auburn. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the King County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,060

$255/month · Rate: 1.02%

King County Property Taxes

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Washington Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.