San Juan County Property Tax Rate

Washington

0.53%effective rate

San Juan County, Washington has an effective property tax rate of 0.53%, which is 42% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $799,200, homeowners pay approximately $4,253 per year in property taxes. San Juan County ranks #39 out of 39 counties in Washington for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,253

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$799,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

5.02%

Median income: $84,800

State Rank📍

#39

of 39 counties in WA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,993

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$4,552

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in San Juan County pay on average -$559 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How San Juan County Compares

San Juan County
0.53%
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 San Juan County homeowners

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

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

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 San Juan County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,590

$133/month · Rate: 0.53%

Quick Facts

Population18,478
Owner-Occupied50.3%
National Rank#2548 of 3,135
Median Income$84,800

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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.