Washington County property tax
Homeowners in Washington County, Rhode Island typically pay about 1.00% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $5,102 on a median home value of $510,800.
Typical effective rate
1.00%
higher than 36% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$5,102
per year
Median home value
$510,800
In RI
#4
of 5 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.00% — 7% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Rhode Island median of 1.21%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,988 for mortgaged homes, $5,328 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 4th highest effective rate of 5 ranked Rhode Island counties; nationally it sits around the 64th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Washington County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.00%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington County, RI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Washington County is 1.00% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($5,102) divided by the median home value ($510,800) 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 Washington County?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington County is valued at $510,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $5,102 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,988, versus $5,328 for homes without one.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Washington County's effective rate is 18% lower than the Rhode Island median, ranking 4th of 5 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Rhode Island counties
Counties ranked closest to Washington County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Rhode Island counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County | 1.35% | $4,957 |
| 2 | Bristol County | 1.29% | $6,648 |
| 3 | Providence County | 1.25% | $4,683 |
| 5 | Newport County | 0.89% | $5,414 |
Official data & resources for Washington County
- Washington County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Washington County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Washington 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.