98250 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98250 (Friday Harbor, Washington) pay a median of $4,117/year in property taxes on homes valued at $745,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.55%, which is 28% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98250 is approximately $343, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within San Juan County. This is $525 more than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98250 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99101 (0.55%) and 98570 (0.55%).

In Friday Harbor, property taxes represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $90,146, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington does not cap property tax growth; San Juan County Assessor revalues your home to fair market value at sale with no statutory annual increase limit. San Juan County qualifies seniors (61+) and disabled homeowners with income around the state threshold (approximately $40,000–$45,000) for the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption, which exempts a portion of home value from taxation. Submit your exemption application to the San Juan County Assessor by March 31 to activate the benefit and reduce your annual tax obligation.