99203 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99203 (Spokane, Washington) pay a median of $3,852/year in property taxes on homes valued at $449,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 12% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99203 is approximately $321, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spokane County. This is $260 more than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99203 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98606 (0.86%) and 99328 (0.86%).

In Spokane, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $95,532, 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.