99012 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99012 (Fairfield, Washington) pay a median of $2,205/year in property taxes on homes valued at $288,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is near the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99012 is approximately $184, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spokane County. This is $1,387 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99012 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98930 (0.76%) and 98125 (0.76%).

In Fairfield, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $66,389, 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 until you make substantial improvements or the county initiates a revaluation cycle. Spokane County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified residents — contact the Spokane County Assessor to determine eligibility and submit applications by the annual deadline. Request your property's current assessed value from the Spokane County Assessor within 30 days of closing and verify all relief program options before application deadlines expire.