98376 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98376 (Quilcene, Washington) pay a median of $2,449/year in property taxes on homes valued at $376,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 15% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98376 is approximately $204, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $1,143 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98376 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98249 (0.65%) and 98628 (0.65%).

In Quilcene, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $59,732, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington reassesses property at market value upon sale with no statewide cap on annual increases; Jefferson County Assessor will establish your assessed value at your purchase price. Jefferson County qualifies seniors (61+) and disabled homeowners with household income near the state threshold (approximately $40,000–$45,000) for the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption, which reduces taxable assessed value. File your exemption application with the Jefferson County Assessor by March 31 to secure the tax benefit; applications received after the deadline will be processed for the following tax year.