Property Taxes in Humptulips, Washington
Median Humptulips, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.85%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Humptulips, Washington home value: $195,427
Median annual Humptulips, Washington tax bill: $1,408, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Grays Harbor calculated?
Property taxes in Humptulips, 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 Humptulips' property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Humptulips, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Humptulips Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Humptulips property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Humptulips' median effective tax rate of 0.85% — based on actual property records in Grays Harbor 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 Humptulips' 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 Humptulips: rates range from 0.85% in 98552 to 0.85% in 98552, 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 Humptulips.
About Humptulips Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Humptulips, Grays Harbor, Washington
Humptulips’s median effective property tax rate of 0.85% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Grays Harbor 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 Humptulips. Homeowners in ZIP code 98552 carry a median effective rate of 0.85%, while those in the lowest ZIP code pay 0.85%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Grays Harbor County. Understanding which part of Humptulips you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Humptulips homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal before the July 1, 2026 deadline each year.
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 Humptulips, Grays Harbor 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 Humptulips'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 Humptulips Tax Rate
0.85%
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 Grays Harbor County Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98552 | 0.33% | 0.75% | 0.85% | 0.89% | 0.98% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Humptulips, 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 Grays Harbor County assessor 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 Grays Harbor County, assessment notices are sent in October each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of October.
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. The median home price in Humptulips is $195,427, and the median tax bill is $1,408, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. The 25th percentile tax bill is $629, while the 75th percentile is $2,275 and the 90th percentile is $2,843.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$165,098
$394,905
$624,712
Median Humptulips Market Value
$195,427
Median Grays Harbor County Market Value
$242,486
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98552 | $70,179 | $121,141 | $195,427 | $290,566 | $344,098 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
Property tax bills in Humptulips are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in Grays Harbor County. When a property’s assessed value changes, the tax bill can rise or fall accordingly. For a home with a median market value of $195,427, the bill reflects how local levies are applied to that value rather than the purchase price alone.
Homeowners should also know that tax bills can vary widely across the area. The 25th percentile tax bill is $629, while the 75th percentile is $2,275 and the 90th percentile is $2,843. The median tax bill is $1,408 in ZIP code 98552. Compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400, many Humptulips homeowners pay less, but the amount still depends on assessment accuracy and local rates. That makes property taxes an important part of long-term housing costs.
Property Tax Bills Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$1,232
$2,887
$4,541
Median Humptulips Tax Bill
$1,408
Median Grays Harbor County Tax Bill
$2,050
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98552 | $381 | $629 | $1,408 | $2,275 | $2,843 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Grays Harbor Tax Assessor | |
| Website | graysharborwa-taxsifter.publicaccessnow.com |