Washington County, NY Property Taxes (2026)

Washington County owners pay a median of $3,852 a year on a median home value of $185,000, an effective rate of 2.08%. That's the 36th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data, below the New York county median of 2.18%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

2.08%

36th highest of 62 in NY

Median annual bill

$3,852

~$321/month

Median home value

$185,000

New York county median

2.18%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Washington County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Washington County's 2.08% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,848
Savings at 10–15% off
$385–$577
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Washington County vs. New York vs. U.S. property tax rates

Washington County2.08%
New York county median2.18%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Washington County's effective property tax rate is 2.08%, vs. 2.18% for the median New York county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 36th of 62 in New York. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to grievance your property taxes in Washington County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Washington County or Town Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your grievance before the deadline

    The Washington County deadline is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County or Town Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,852 bill, 10–15% off is $385–$578 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in New York

New York homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Washington County or Town Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Washington County, New York?
The median effective property tax rate in Washington County is 2.08%: a median annual bill of $3,852 on a median home value of $185,000. That's the 36th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Washington County?
The median Washington County property tax bill is $3,852 a year, about $321 a month, compared with a New York county median of $3,968.
What is the deadline to grievance property taxes in Washington County?
The deadline to grievance in Washington County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Washington County a high property tax area?
Washington County's 2.08% effective rate is below the New York county median of 2.18% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 36th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Washington County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you grievance your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Saratoga County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $4,843

Warren County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $3,789

Rensselaer County

Rate: 2.19%

Median bill: $5,357

Schenectady County

Rate: 2.46%

Median bill: $5,486

Fulton County

Rate: 2.13%

Median bill: $3,325

Albany County

Rate: 1.89%

Median bill: $5,253

Essex County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $3,111

Montgomery County

Rate: 2.56%

Median bill: $3,630

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