Property Taxes in Beaver, Washington
Median Beaver, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.76%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Beaver, Washington home value: $198,963
Median annual Beaver, Washington tax bill: $1,421, $979 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Clallam calculated?
Property taxes in Beaver, Washington are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Beaver's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Beaver, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Beaver Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Beaver property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Beaver's median effective tax rate of 0.76% — based on actual property records in Clallam County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Beaver's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Beaver: rates range from 1421.00 in 98305 to 1421.00 in 98305, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Beaver.
About Beaver Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Beaver, Clallam, Washington
Beaver’s median effective property tax rate of 0.76% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Clallam County base levy combined with local school district levies and Local improvement districts (LIDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Beaver. Homeowners in the 98305 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.76%, while those in 98305 pay 0.76%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Clallam County. Understanding which part of Beaver you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Beaver homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before July 1, 2026.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Beaver's effective property tax rate to other cities in Washington and the median property tax rates in Washington and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Beaver Tax Rate
0.76%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Clallam County Tax Rate
0.76%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98305 | 0.70% | 0.75% | 0.76% | 0.77% | 0.81% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Beaver, Washington, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Clallam County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Clallam County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Beaver is $198,963, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 98305 has the highest median home price at $198,963.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$143,388
$298,293
$453,198
Median Beaver Market Value
$198,963
Median Clallam County Market Value
$380,282
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98305 | $17,721 | $75,712 | $198,963 | $329,434 | $579,420 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
How Are Property Tax Bills Calculated in Beaver?
Property tax bills in Beaver are determined by the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Clallam County. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the home. The median home price in Beaver is $198,963, and the median property tax bill is $1,421.00, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
What factors are considered when calculating the bill? Local assessments, exemptions, and the tax rate all play a role. Bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $449 and the 75th percentile at $2,404, while the 90th percentile reaches $4,245.
For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a significant recurring cost, and changes in assessed value may directly affect annual expenses.
Median Beaver Tax Bill
$1,421
Median Clallam County Tax Bill
$3,050
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Beaver, Clallam County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98305 | $100 | $449 | $1,421 | $2,404 | $4,245 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | February 10 |
| Due Date #1 | April 30 |
| Due Date #2 | October 31 |
Links | |
|---|---|
| Clallam Tax Assessor | |
| Website | websrv22.clallam.net |