98828 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98828 (Malaga, Washington) pay a median of $3,449/year in property taxes on homes valued at $382,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 18% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98828 is approximately $287, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chelan County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98828 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99169 (0.90%) and 98837 (0.90%).

In Malaga, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $83,700, 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.