Kittitas County property tax
Homeowners in Kittitas County, Washington typically pay about 0.71% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,552 on a median home value of $497,400.
Typical effective rate
0.71%
higher than 59% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,552
per year
Median home value
$497,400
In WA
#26
of 39 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.71% — 24% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% lower than the Washington median of 0.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,529 for mortgaged homes, $3,581 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 26th highest effective rate of 39 ranked Washington counties; nationally it sits around the 41th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Kittitas County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.71%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Kittitas County, WA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Kittitas County is 0.71% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,552) divided by the median home value ($497,400) 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 Kittitas County?
The median owner-occupied home in Kittitas County is valued at $497,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,552 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,529, versus $3,581 for homes without one.
How does Kittitas County compare to the rest of Washington?
Kittitas County's effective rate is 12% lower than the Washington median, ranking 26th of 39 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Washington counties
Counties ranked closest to Kittitas County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Washington counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Asotin County | 0.72% | $2,340 |
| 24 | Pacific County | 0.72% | $2,395 |
| 25 | Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 |
| 27 | Jefferson County | 0.71% | $3,818 |
| 28 | Whatcom County | 0.70% | $4,087 |
| 29 | Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 |
Official data & resources for Kittitas County
- Kittitas County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Kittitas County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Kittitas 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.