98943 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98943 (South Cle Elum, Washington) pay a median of $1,802/year in property taxes on homes valued at $375,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 37% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98943 is approximately $150, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kittitas County. This is $1,790 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98943 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98222 (0.48%) and 99357 (0.48%).

In South Cle Elum, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $60,268, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington imposes no property tax cap; Kittitas County Assessor reassesses at market value at sale with full revaluation to your purchase price. Kittitas County offers the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption for homeowners 61+ or disabled persons meeting income limits (state threshold approximately $40,000–$45,000) — file through the county assessor's office to reduce your taxable value. Submit your exemption application to the Kittitas County Assessor by the March 31 deadline to ensure the benefit applies to your first tax year in the home.