Property Tax 101

Property Tax 101 - Property Tax Rates

The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Lincoln County is $1,099.00 per year, based on a median home value of $145,000.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.76% of property value.

Lincoln County collects relatively high property taxes, and is ranked in the top half of all counties in the United States by property tax collections. Of the thirty-nine counties in Washington, Lincoln County is ranked 38th by median property taxes, and 27th by median tax as percentage of home value.

While Lincoln County collects a median of 0.76% of a property's each year as property tax, the actual amount of property tax collected is lower compared to the rest of Washington. This is partially because the median property value in Lincoln County is $142,200.00 lower than the Washington median property value of $287,200.00.

Property Tax Tip

Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Lincoln County Tax Assessor.

Lincoln County's Property Tax Is Higher Than Average