Kittitas County, WA Property Taxes (2026)

Kittitas County owners pay a median of $3,255 a year on a median home value of $459,900, an effective rate of 0.71%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data, below 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

0.71%

28th highest of 39 in WA

Median annual bill

$3,255

~$271/month

Median home value

$459,900

Washington county median

0.79%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Kittitas County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Kittitas County's 0.71% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,265
Savings at 10–15% off
$327–$490
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Kittitas County vs. Washington vs. U.S. property tax rates

Kittitas County0.71%
Washington county median0.79%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Kittitas County's effective property tax rate is 0.71%, vs. 0.79% for the median Washington county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 28th 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 Kittitas County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Kittitas 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 $3,255 bill, 10–15% off is $326–$488 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Washington

Washington homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Kittitas 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 Kittitas County, Washington?
The median effective property tax rate in Kittitas County is 0.71%: a median annual bill of $3,255 on a median home value of $459,900. That's the 28th-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 Kittitas County?
The median Kittitas County property tax bill is $3,255 a year, about $271 a month, compared with a Washington county median of $2,860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Kittitas County?
The deadline to appeal in Kittitas County is July 1 or 60 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Kittitas County a high property tax area?
Kittitas County's 0.71% effective rate is below the Washington county median of 0.79% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Kittitas County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Yakima County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $2,299

Chelan County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $3,235

Grant County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $2,268

King County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $6,785

Douglas County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $3,168

Pierce County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $4,555

Snohomish County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $5,121

Benton County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,910

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