98685 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98685 (Vancouver, Washington) pay a median of $4,757/year in property taxes on homes valued at $572,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 9% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98685 is approximately $396, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clark County. This is $1,165 more than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98685 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98682 (0.83%) and 98381 (0.83%).

In Vancouver, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $126,552, 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 fixed unless you make substantial improvements or the county initiates a revaluation cycle. Clark County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program (available to owners 61+ or permanently disabled, income-tested) and a Property Tax Reduction Program for qualifying low-income residents — file applications with the Clark County Assessor by the published deadline. Contact the Clark County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to confirm your assessment and learn the appeal process, which typically runs 30 days from the Notice of Assessed Valuation.