Des Moines Property Tax Rate
King County, Washington
Des Moines is located in King County, Washington. Homeowners in Des Moines pay a median of $5,467 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $539,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.01%. This is 22% higher than the King County average of 0.83%.
1.01%
vs 0.83% county avg
$5,467
Per year
$539,800
2024 estimate
32,545
Des Moines, WA
How Des Moines Compares
Cities in King County
Compare property tax rates for 17 cities in King County, Washington.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $5,194 | 1.02% |
| Des Moines | $5,467 | 1.01% |
| SeaTac | $4,720 | 0.98% |
| Kent | $5,102 | 0.95% |
| Burien | $5,723 | 0.94% |
| Shoreline | $6,795 | 0.89% |
| Renton | $5,538 | 0.88% |
| Federal Way | $4,408 | 0.88% |
| Maple Valley | $5,887 | 0.88% |
| Sammamish | $10,001 | 0.81% |
| Bothell | $6,817 | 0.78% |
| Issaquah | $7,266 | 0.78% |
| Seattle | $7,025 | 0.77% |
| Bellevue | $9,018 | 0.75% |
| Redmond | $8,132 | 0.74% |
| Kirkland | $7,315 | 0.72% |
| Mercer Island | $10,001 | 0.53% |
About Property Taxes in Des Moines
Property taxes in Des Moines are collected by King County. Tax exemptions available to King County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Des Moines. 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
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$253/month · Rate: 1.01%
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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.