Stevens County, WA Property Taxes (2026)

Stevens County owners pay a median of $2,016 a year on a median home value of $308,000, an effective rate of 0.65%. That's the 34th-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

0.65%

34th highest of 39 in WA

Median annual bill

$2,016

~$168/month

Median home value

$308,000

Washington county median

0.79%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Stevens County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Stevens County's 0.65% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,002
Savings at 10–15% off
$200–$300
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Stevens County vs. Washington vs. U.S. property tax rates

Stevens County0.65%
Washington county median0.79%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Stevens County's effective property tax rate is 0.65%, vs. 0.79% for the median Washington county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 34th 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 Stevens County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Stevens 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 $2,016 bill, 10–15% off is $202–$302 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Washington

Washington homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Stevens 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 Stevens County, Washington?
The median effective property tax rate in Stevens County is 0.65%: a median annual bill of $2,016 on a median home value of $308,000. That's the 34th-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 Stevens County?
The median Stevens County property tax bill is $2,016 a year, about $168 a month, compared with a Washington county median of $2,860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Stevens County?
The deadline to appeal in Stevens County is July 1 or 60 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Stevens County a high property tax area?
Stevens County's 0.65% effective rate is below the Washington county median of 0.79% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 34th-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Stevens County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pend Oreille County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $2,048

Ferry County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,792

Spokane County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $3,196

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,621

Okanogan County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $2,194

Douglas County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $3,168

Adams County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $2,104

Whitman County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,566

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