Snohomish County Property Tax Calculator
Snohomish County property tax follows Washington's budget-based levy system: rather than a fixed rate, each taxing district sets a total levy amount subject to a statutory growth limit, then divides it across all assessed value in the district. The Snohomish County Assessor's Office handles the valuation side of that equation each year. Pull up Snohomish County in the calculator above, then key in a home value to preview it.
Annual Property Tax
$5,025Monthly (Escrow)
$419Effective Rate
0.72%Snohomish County's effective rate (0.72%) is 4% lower than the Washington average (0.75%).
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0.72%
Vs. Washington Average
4% lower
Washington National Rank
#30 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$696,000
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$5,025
Monthly Equivalent
$419
Property tax in Snohomish County, Washington
- The Snohomish County Assessor's Office values property annually, which determines each owner's share of a taxing district's fixed levy budget.
- Washington law caps how much most taxing districts can increase their total levy budget from one year to the next.
- A district's effective rate moves up or down with total assessed value across its boundaries, not with any single parcel's number alone.
- Disputed valuations can be appealed to the county Board of Equalization.
Other large Washington counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 0.76% | $859,900 |
| Pierce County | 0.85% | $526,600 |
| Garfield County | 0.96% | $239,200 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $408,900 |
| Thurston County | 0.82% | $480,300 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.81% | $397,500 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $310,100 |
See property tax across every county in Washington at the Washington property tax calculator , or check your Washington income tax with the Washington income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Snohomish County?
The Snohomish County Assessor's Office fixes your assessed value, and every taxing district covering your address carves its capped levy budget across all the assessed value within its boundaries to land on a rate for the year. Your bill equals that rate times your assessed figure.
How do I appeal my Snohomish County assessment?
Submit your case to the Board of Equalization by the date shown on your valuation notice, laying out comparable sales or similar records to support a lower figure.
Does Snohomish County offer a homestead exemption?
There's no general homestead exemption in Washington, but a senior, veteran, and disabled persons property tax exemption program can reduce or freeze the taxable value for qualifying owners.
Why do Snohomish County tax rates change even when my home value is flat?
Washington's budget-based levy system means a taxing district's rate depends on total assessed value across the entire district, not just your property, so growth elsewhere can shift your rate even if your own assessed value stays the same. Statutory limits on how fast the levy budget itself can grow add another layer to that shift.
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