98829 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98829 (Malott, Washington) pay a median of $3,672/year in property taxes on homes valued at $308,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 55% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98829 is approximately $306, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Okanogan County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98829 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99359 (1.23%) and 98923 (1.15%).

In Malott, property taxes represent approximately 10.1% of the median household income of $36,293, 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 stable until you undertake major improvements or the county schedules a revaluation cycle. Okanogan County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified households — file applications with the Okanogan County Assessor by the annual deadline to reduce taxes. Request your property's assessed value details from the Okanogan County Assessor within 30 days of closing and confirm your eligibility for exemption programs before application deadlines close.