98614 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98614 (Chinook, Washington) pay a median of $3,475/year in property taxes on homes valued at $310,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.12%, which is 46% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98614 is approximately $290, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pacific County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98614 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98402 (1.12%) and 99143 (1.11%).

In Chinook, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $105,966, 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 locks in until improvements are made or the county conducts a revaluation. Pacific County offers a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified households — submit applications to the Pacific County Assessor by the annual deadline to reduce your tax obligation. Request a formal assessment review from the Pacific County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to verify the value transfer and confirm all exemption eligibility.