Washington County property tax
Homeowners in Washington County, Tennessee typically pay about 0.52% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,302 on a median home value of $249,000.
Typical effective rate
0.52%
higher than 82% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,302
per year
Median home value
$249,000
In TN
#27
of 95 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.52% — 44% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% higher than the Tennessee median of 0.50%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,337 for mortgaged homes, $1,260 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 27th highest effective rate of 95 ranked Tennessee counties; nationally it sits around the 18th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Washington County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.52%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington County, TN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Washington County is 0.52% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,302) divided by the median home value ($249,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Washington County?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington County is valued at $249,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,302 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,337, versus $1,260 for homes without one.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Washington County's effective rate is 4% higher than the Tennessee median, ranking 27th of 95 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Tennessee counties
Counties ranked closest to Washington County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Tennessee counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Roane County | 0.53% | $1,223 |
| 25 | Unicoi County | 0.52% | $994 |
| 26 | Morgan County | 0.52% | $871 |
| 28 | Chester County | 0.52% | $856 |
| 29 | Obion County | 0.52% | $690 |
| 30 | Carter County | 0.51% | $864 |
Official data & resources for Washington County
- Washington County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Washington County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Washington County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.