99343 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99343 (Mesa, Washington) pay a median of $2,302/year in property taxes on homes valued at $244,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 23% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99343 is approximately $192, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Franklin County. This is $1,290 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99343 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98070 (0.94%) and 98516 (0.94%).

In Mesa, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $72,400, 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 Franklin County Assessor's office immediately after closing to determine eligibility and file your exemption application. Request a complete property record from the Franklin County Assessor to verify the assessed value and confirm your exemption filing deadline.