Spokane County Property Tax Rate

Washington · 2023 Data

0.86%effective rate

Spokane County, Washington has an effective property tax rate of 0.86%, which is 9% lower than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $370,500, homeowners pay approximately $3,196 per year in property taxes. Spokane County ranks #6 out of 39 counties in Washington for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,196

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$370,500

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

4.35%

Median income: $73,513

State Rank📍

#6

of 39 counties in WA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,248

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$3,092

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Spokane County pay on average $156 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Spokane County Compares

Spokane County
0.86%
Washington Average
0.84%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Washington

Pierce
0.94%
Thurston
0.90%
Walla Walla
0.90%
Grays Harbor
0.87%
Columbia
0.86%
Spokane
0.86%
Adams
0.84%
Clark
0.84%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$2,478$224,8001.10%
2020$2,558$245,4001.04%
2021$2,711$273,2000.99%
2022$2,974$331,6000.90%
2023$3,196$370,5000.86%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Washington Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Spokane 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 Spokane County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,580

$215/month · Rate: 0.86%

Quick Facts

Population544,323
Owner-Occupied60.5%
National Rank#1519 of 3,133
Median Income$73,513

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 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.