What is the property tax rate in Mount Vernon, WA?

Mount Vernon has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.90%. On a median home valued at $429,300, homeowners pay approximately $3,876 per year in property taxes.

How does Mount Vernon compare to Skagit County?

Mount Vernon's effective rate of 0.90% is 14% higher than the Skagit County average of 0.79%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,308, while Mount Vernon homeowners pay an estimated $3,876.

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

Based on Mount Vernon's effective rate of 0.90%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,700 per year, or about $225 per month.

Mount Vernon Property Tax Rate

Skagit County, Washington

0.90%effective rate

Mount Vernon is located in Skagit County, Washington. Homeowners in Mount Vernon pay a median of $3,876 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $429,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.90%. This is 14% higher than the Skagit County average of 0.79%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.90%

vs 0.79% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,876

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$429,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

35,312

Mount Vernon, WA

How Mount Vernon Compares

Mount Vernon

0.90%

Skagit County Average

0.79%

Washington Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Mount Vernon

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,700

$225/month · Rate: 0.90%

Skagit County 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.