98528 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98528 (Belfair, Washington) pay a median of $2,680/year in property taxes on homes valued at $367,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.73%, which is 5% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98528 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mason County. This is $912 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98528 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98937 (0.73%) and 99103 (0.73%).

In Belfair, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $85,571, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value remains stable unless you undertake significant improvements or the county schedules a revaluation cycle. Mason County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program (income-based, available to owners 61+ or permanently disabled) and a Property Tax Reduction Program for low-income residents — contact the Mason County Assessor to apply before annual deadlines. Obtain a copy of your property's assessment history from the Mason County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure accuracy and establish your baseline for future appeals.