98948 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98948 (Toppenish, Washington) pay a median of $1,882/year in property taxes on homes valued at $217,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 13% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98948 is approximately $157, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yakima County. This is $1,710 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98948 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99361 (0.86%) and 98053 (0.87%).

In Toppenish, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $67,217, 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 until substantial improvements occur or the county initiates a revaluation cycle. Yakima County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program (income-tested, for owners 61+ or permanently disabled) and a Property Tax Reduction Program for low-income households — submit applications to the Yakima County Assessor by the deadline. Contact the Yakima County Assessor within 30 days of closing to verify your assessment and apply for available exemption programs that may reduce your annual property tax.