Kitsap County, WA Property Taxes (2026)

Kitsap County owners pay a median of $4,030 a year on a median home value of $505,700, an effective rate of 0.80%. That's the 16th-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data, above the Washington county median of 0.79%.

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

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Effective tax rate

0.80%

16th highest of 39 in WA

Median annual bill

$4,030

~$336/month

Median home value

$505,700

Washington county median

0.79%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Kitsap County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Kitsap County's 0.80% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,046
Savings at 10–15% off
$405–$607
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Kitsap County vs. Washington vs. U.S. property tax rates

Kitsap County0.80%
Washington county median0.79%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Kitsap County's effective property tax rate is 0.80%, vs. 0.79% for the median Washington county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 16th of 39 in Washington. 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 appeal your property taxes in Kitsap County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Kitsap County deadline is July 1 or 60 days after notice. 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 Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $4,030 bill, 10–15% off is $403–$605 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Washington

Washington homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Kitsap County 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 Kitsap County, Washington?
The median effective property tax rate in Kitsap County is 0.80%: a median annual bill of $4,030 on a median home value of $505,700. That's the 16th-highest rate of 39 Washington 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 Kitsap County?
The median Kitsap County property tax bill is $4,030 a year, about $336 a month, compared with a Washington county median of $2,860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Kitsap County?
The deadline to appeal in Kitsap County is July 1 or 60 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Kitsap County a high property tax area?
Kitsap County's 0.80% effective rate is above the Washington county median of 0.79% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 16th-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Kitsap County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mason County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $2,833

Island County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $3,765

King County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $6,785

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $3,596

Pierce County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $4,555

Thurston County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $4,043

Snohomish County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $5,121

San Juan County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $4,131

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