Walla Walla County property tax
Homeowners in Walla Walla County, Washington typically pay about 0.85% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,492 on a median home value of $408,900.
Typical effective rate
0.85%
higher than 46% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,492
per year
Median home value
$408,900
In WA
#3
of 39 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.85% — 9% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 6% higher than the Washington median of 0.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,559 for mortgaged homes, $3,368 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 39 ranked Washington counties; nationally it sits around the 54th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Walla Walla County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.85%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Walla Walla County, WA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Walla Walla County is 0.85% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,492) divided by the median home value ($408,900) 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 Walla Walla County?
The median owner-occupied home in Walla Walla County is valued at $408,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,492 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,559, versus $3,368 for homes without one.
How does Walla Walla County compare to the rest of Washington?
Walla Walla County's effective rate is 6% higher than the Washington median, ranking 3rd of 39 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Washington counties
Counties ranked closest to Walla Walla County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Washington counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 |
| 2 | Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 |
| 4 | Columbia County | 0.85% | $2,303 |
| 5 | Spokane County | 0.84% | $3,434 |
| 6 | King County | 0.83% | $7,114 |
| 7 | Clark County | 0.82% | $4,290 |
Official data & resources for Walla Walla County
- Walla Walla County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Walla Walla County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Walla Walla 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.