Property Taxes in Langley, Washington
Median Langley, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.65%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Langley, Washington home value: $669,714
Median annual Langley, Washington tax bill: $4,354, $1,954 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Island calculated?
Property taxes in Langley, 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 Langley’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Langley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Langley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Langley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Langley's median effective tax rate of 0.65% — based on actual property records in Island 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 Langley'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 Langley: rates range from 0.65% in 98260 to 0.65% in 98260, 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 Langley.
About Langley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Langley, Island, Washington
Langley’s median effective property tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Island 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 Langley. Homeowners in the 98260 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.65%, while those in 98260 pay 0.65%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Island County. Understanding which part of Langley you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Langley homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the July 1, 2025 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 Langley, Island 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 Langley’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 Langley Tax Rate
0.65%
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 Island County Tax Rate
0.73%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Langley, Island County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98260 | 0.59% | 0.64% | 0.65% | 0.67% | 0.74% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Langley, Island County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Langley, 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 Island 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 Island County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of June.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Langley.
For example, the median home price in Langley is $669,714, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 98260 has the highest median home price at $669,714.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Langley, Island County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$459,597
$565,158
$670,719
Median Langley Market Value
$669,714
Median Island County Market Value
$549,996
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Langley, Island County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98260 | $362,573 | $493,913 | $669,714 | $863,187 | $1,070,418 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Langley, Island County, Washington
Property tax bills in Langley are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners in Island County, the median home price is $669,714, and that value helps determine the size of the tax bill. The amount owed can vary widely depending on where the home is located and how it is assessed.
In Langley, the median property tax bill is $4,354 in ZIP code 98260, which is higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills in the area also vary, with the 25th percentile at $3,075, the 75th percentile at $5,637, and the 90th percentile at $7,074. For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a significant annual expense, especially when assessed values rise.
Median Langley Tax Bill
$4,354
Median Island County Tax Bill
$3,999
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Langley, Island County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98260 | $1,800 | $3,075 | $4,354 | $5,637 | $7,074 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Island Tax Assessor | |
| Website | assessor.islandcountywa.gov |