Mason County property tax
Homeowners in Mason County, Washington typically pay about 0.73% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,006 on a median home value of $411,800.
Typical effective rate
0.73%
higher than 57% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,006
per year
Median home value
$411,800
In WA
#20
of 39 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.73% — 22% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the Washington median of 0.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,019 for mortgaged homes, $2,980 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 20th highest effective rate of 39 ranked Washington counties; nationally it sits around the 43th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Mason County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.73%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Mason County, WA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Mason County is 0.73% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,006) divided by the median home value ($411,800) 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 Mason County?
The median owner-occupied home in Mason County is valued at $411,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,006 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,019, versus $2,980 for homes without one.
How does Mason County compare to the rest of Washington?
Mason County's effective rate is 10% lower than the Washington median, ranking 20th of 39 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Washington counties
Counties ranked closest to Mason County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Washington counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Douglas County | 0.77% | $3,319 |
| 18 | Okanogan County | 0.76% | $2,281 |
| 19 | Whitman County | 0.75% | $2,691 |
| 21 | Franklin County | 0.73% | $2,750 |
| 22 | Clallam County | 0.72% | $3,050 |
| 23 | Asotin County | 0.72% | $2,340 |
Official data & resources for Mason County
- Mason County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Mason County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Mason 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.