Property Taxes in Pateros, Washington
Median Pateros, 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 Pateros, Washington home value: $320,100
Median annual Pateros, Washington tax bill: $2,624, $224 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Okanogan calculated?
Property taxes in Pateros, 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 Pateros's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Pateros, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Pateros Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Pateros property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Pateros's median effective tax rate of 0.85% — based on actual property records in Okanogan County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Pateros'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 Pateros: rates range from 0.85% in 98846 to 0.85% in 98846, 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 Pateros.
About Pateros Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Pateros, Okanogan, Washington
Pateros’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 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 Pateros. Homeowners in the 98846 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.85%, while those in the lowest ZIP also pay 0.85%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Okanogan County. Understanding which part of Pateros you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Pateros 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 Pateros, 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 Pateros'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 Pateros 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 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 Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98846 | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.86% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Pateros, 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 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 Okanogan County, assessment notices are sent in the spring 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 Pateros, the median home price is $320,100, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 98846 has the highest median home price at $320,100.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$27,200
$304,000
$580,800
Median Pateros Market Value
$320,100
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 Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98846 | $119,100 | $203,600 | $320,100 | $478,500 | $600,450 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
Property tax bills in Pateros are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Okanogan County. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill. For a home with a median market value of $320,100, the tax bill is often shaped by how local levies are applied to that value.
Homeowners in Pateros should expect bills to vary depending on their property’s assessed value and the tax rates used in the area. The median tax bill in the local ZIP code is $2,624, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and close to the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills can range from $1,683 at the 25th percentile to $3,982 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $4,966. That means property taxes can have a meaningful impact on monthly housing costs and long-term affordability for homeowners.
Median Pateros Tax Bill
$2,624
Median Okanogan County Tax Bill
$1,530
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98846 | $915 | $1,683 | $2,624 | $3,982 | $4,966 |
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 |