98605 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98605 (Bingen, Washington) pay a median of $1,649/year in property taxes on homes valued at $319,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.52%, which is 33% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98605 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Skamania County. This is $1,943 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98605 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98617 (0.52%) and 98548 (0.52%).

In Bingen, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $79,643, 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 is fixed until you make substantial improvements or the county schedules a revaluation. Skamania County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for qualifying income-limited households — contact the Skamania County Assessor to determine eligibility and submit applications by the deadline. Obtain your property assessment details from the Skamania County Assessor within 30 days of closing and confirm all relief programs you may qualify for before the filing deadline passes.