Property Taxes in Palisades, Washington
Median Palisades, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.62%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Palisades, Washington home value: $67,900
Median annual Palisades, Washington tax bill: $529, $1,871 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Douglas calculated?
Property taxes in Palisades, 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 Palisades's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Palisades, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Palisades Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Palisades property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Palisades' median effective tax rate of 0.62% — based on actual property records in Douglas 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 Palisades' 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 Palisades: rates range from 0.62% in 98845 to 0.62% in 98845, 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 Palisades.
About Palisades Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Palisades, Douglas, Washington
Palisades’s median effective property tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Douglas County levy and local taxing districts that shape what homeowners pay.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Palisades. Homeowners in ZIP code 98845 carry a median effective rate of 0.62%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.62%. That means there is no spread across the city’s reported tax data, but your assessed value still plays a major role in your bill.
The median home price in Palisades is $67,900, and the median property tax bill is $529, which is lower than the state tax bill by $1,871. The 75th percentile tax bill reaches $945, showing how higher assessed values can increase annual taxes.
Palisades homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before July 1, 2026.
If your estimated bill 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 Palisades, Douglas 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 Palisades'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 Palisades Tax Rate
0.62%
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 Douglas County Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98845 | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.63% | 0.68% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Palisades, 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. 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 Palisades is $67,900, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 98845 has the highest median home price at $67,900.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$16,800
$322,000
$627,200
Median Palisades Market Value
$67,900
Median Douglas County Market Value
$361,800
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98845 | $7,400 | $11,200 | $67,900 | $145,200 | $268,700 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
Property tax bills in Palisades are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by Douglas County and other taxing authorities. When a property’s market value is assessed, that value is used to calculate the tax bill, which means homes with higher assessed values generally owe more. The median home price in Palisades is $67,900, which helps explain why tax bills can vary widely from one homeowner to another.
What a homeowner pays also depends on where the property is located and which local services are funded by property taxes. In Palisades, the 25th percentile tax bill is $71, while the 75th percentile is $945 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,719. The median tax bill in the area is $529, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a manageable expense for some, but a much larger burden for others depending on assessment and location.
Median Palisades Tax Bill
$529
Median Douglas County Tax Bill
$3,166
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Palisades, Douglas County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98845 | $53 | $71 | $529 | $945 | $1,719 |
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 | |
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| Douglas Tax Assessor | |
| Website | douglaswa-taxsifter.publicaccessnow.com |