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Yakima County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Yakima County homeowners pay a median $2,463 a year in property tax, 0.79% of a median $310,100 home: below Washington's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Yakima County by home value, at 0.79%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $1,270 | $106 |
| $230,000 | $1,826 | $152 |
| $310,000 | $2,461 | $205 |
| $470,000 | $3,732 | $311 |
| $620,000 | $4,923 | $410 |
Yakima County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $2,463 | $310,100 | $70,656 |
| 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County?
The effective rate is 0.79%: a median $2,463 a year on a median $310,100 home. That's the 9th highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Yakima County?
About $3,176 a year, $265 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Yakima 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 Yakima 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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