99169 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99169 (Ritzville, Washington) pay a median of $1,900/year in property taxes on homes valued at $210,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 18% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99169 is approximately $158, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adams County. This is $1,692 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99169 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98828 (0.90%) and 98837 (0.90%).

In Ritzville, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $66,161, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and assesses property at 100% of market value with no annual cap on increases at purchase. The Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption Program reduces assessed value for qualifying homeowners 61+ or permanently disabled — contact the Adams County Assessor's office immediately after closing to determine eligibility and file your exemption application. Request a complete property record from the Adams County Assessor to verify the assessed value and confirm your exemption filing deadline.