99109 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99109 (Chewelah, Washington) pay a median of $1,939/year in property taxes on homes valued at $274,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 8% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99109 is approximately $162, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Stevens County. This is $1,653 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99109 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99111 (0.70%) and 98331 (0.71%).

In Chewelah, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $61,354, 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 locks in until you make major improvements or the county conducts a revaluation cycle. Stevens County provides a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified households — file applications with the Stevens County Assessor before the annual deadline to reduce your tax liability. Request your property's assessment details from the Stevens County Assessor within 30 days of closing and verify eligibility for available exemption programs.