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Washington County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Washington County homeowners pay a median $4,164 a year in property tax, 0.99% of a median $422,000 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Washington County by home value, at 0.99%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $210,000 | $2,073 | $173 |
| $320,000 | $3,158 | $263 |
| $420,000 | $4,145 | $345 |
| $630,000 | $6,218 | $518 |
| $840,000 | $8,291 | $691 |
Washington County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 0.99% | $4,164 | $422,000 | $115,345 |
| Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | $89,062 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Washington County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Washington County?
The effective rate is 0.99%: a median $4,164 a year on a median $422,000 home. That's the 10th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Washington County?
About $3,948 a year, $329 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Washington County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Its rate is below the state's 1.02%. Across Minnesota, covered counties range from 0.74% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my Washington County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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