98816 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98816 (Chelan, Washington) pay a median of $2,826/year in property taxes on homes valued at $450,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 18% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98816 is approximately $236, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chelan County. This is $766 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98816 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99341 (0.63%) and 98612 (0.63%).

In Chelan, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $73,807, 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 locked unless you make major improvements or the county conducts a revaluation cycle. Chelan County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified households — apply with the Chelan County Assessor by the annual deadline to lower your tax burden. Request your property's current assessment from the Chelan County Assessor within 30 days of closing and inquire about exemption programs you may qualify for before deadlines pass.