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Skagit County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Skagit County homeowners pay a median $4,308 a year in property tax, 0.79% of a median $545,100 home: below Washington's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Skagit County by home value, at 0.79%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $270,000 | $2,133 | $178 |
| $410,000 | $3,239 | $270 |
| $550,000 | $4,345 | $362 |
| $820,000 | $6,478 | $540 |
| $1,090,000 | $8,611 | $718 |
Skagit County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County | 0.79% | $4,308 | $545,100 | $89,263 |
| Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | $98,141 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Skagit 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 Skagit County?
The effective rate is 0.79%: a median $4,308 a year on a median $545,100 home. That's the 10th highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Skagit County?
About $3,160 a year, $263 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Skagit County compare with the rest of Washington?
Its rate is below the state's 0.81%. Across Washington, covered counties range from 0.67% to 0.91%.
How do I lower my Skagit 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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