99359 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99359 (Starbuck, Washington) pay a median of $1,625/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 60% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99359 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbia County. This is $1,967 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99359 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98829 (1.19%) and 98923 (1.15%).

In Starbuck, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $49,500, 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 Columbia County Assessor's office immediately after closing to determine eligibility and file your exemption application. Request a complete property record from the Columbia County Assessor to verify the assessed value and confirm your exemption filing deadline.