98647 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98647 (Skamokawa, Washington) pay a median of $1,323/year in property taxes on homes valued at $290,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.46%, which is 40% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98647 is approximately $110, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wahkiakum County. This is $2,269 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98647 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99174 (0.46%) and 98860 (0.47%).

Washington has no state income tax and does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value locks in until major improvements occur or the county initiates a revaluation. Wahkiakum County offers a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program (income-tested, for owners 61+ or permanently disabled) and a Property Tax Reduction Program for low-income residents — file applications with the Wahkiakum County Assessor to reduce your annual tax liability. Contact the Wahkiakum County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to verify your assessed value and learn about available exemptions and the appeal timeline.