Washington County property tax
Homeowners in Washington County, New York typically pay about 2.01% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,946 on a median home value of $196,200.
Typical effective rate
2.01%
higher than 3% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,946
per year
Median home value
$196,200
In NY
#34
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.01% — 115% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 29% higher than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,319 for mortgaged homes, $3,440 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 34th highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 97th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Washington County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.01%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Washington County is 2.01% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,946) divided by the median home value ($196,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Washington County?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington County is valued at $196,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,946 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,319, versus $3,440 for homes without one.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of New York?
Washington County's effective rate is 29% higher than the New York median, ranking 34th of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Washington County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Ontario County | 2.05% | $4,565 |
| 32 | Schoharie County | 2.03% | $3,914 |
| 33 | Oneida County | 2.02% | $3,690 |
| 35 | Clinton County | 2.00% | $3,606 |
| 36 | Sullivan County | 2.00% | $4,969 |
| 37 | Erie County | 1.98% | $4,622 |
Official data & resources for Washington County
- Washington County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Washington County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Washington County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.