99344 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99344 (Othello, Washington) pay a median of $2,167/year in property taxes on homes valued at $256,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 10% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99344 is approximately $181, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adams County. This is $1,425 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99344 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98908 (0.84%) and 99350 (0.84%).

In Othello, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $64,266, 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.