Property Taxes in Malott, Washington
Median Malott, Washington effective property tax rate: 1.02%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Malott, Washington home value: $174,950
Median annual Malott, Washington tax bill: $1,642, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Okanogan calculated?
Property taxes in Malott, 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 Malott's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Malott, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Malott Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Malott property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Malott's median effective tax rate of 1.02% — based on actual property records in Okanogan 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 Malott'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 Malott: rates range from 1.02% in 98829 to 1.02% in 98829, 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 Malott.
About Malott Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Malott, Okanogan, Washington
Malott’s median effective property tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Okanogan 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 Malott. Homeowners in the 98829 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.02%, while those in the 98829 pay 1.02%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Okanogan County. Understanding which part of Malott you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Malott homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before July 1, 2025.
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 Malott, Okanogan 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 Malott'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 Malott Tax Rate
1.02%
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 Okanogan County Tax Rate
0.85%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98829 | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.08% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Malott, 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 Okanogan 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 Okanogan County, assessment notices are sent in May each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.
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 Malott is $174,950, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 98829 has the highest median home price at $174,950.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$27,200
$304,000
$580,800
Median Malott Market Value
$174,950
Median Okanogan County Market Value
$177,100
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98829 | $41,110 | $95,800 | $174,950 | $244,650 | $366,740 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
Property tax bills in Malott are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for the area. When a home’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill homeowners receive. Local taxing authorities use that assessed value to calculate what each property owner owes, so two homes with different values can have very different tax bills.
For homeowners in Malott, the median home price is $174,950, and the median tax bill is $1,642, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills can still vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $665 and the 75th percentile at $2,433, while the 90th percentile reaches $3,686. That means property taxes can have a meaningful impact on monthly housing costs and long-term affordability.
Median Malott Tax Bill
$1,642
Median Okanogan County Tax Bill
$1,530
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Malott, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98829 | $294 | $665 | $1,642 | $2,433 | $3,686 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
Links | |
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| Okanogan Tax Assessor | |
| Website | okanoganwa-taxsifter.publicaccessnow.com |