Property Taxes in Tonasket, Washington
Median Tonasket, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.93%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly higher than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Tonasket, Washington home value: $143,800
Median annual Tonasket, Washington tax bill: $1,173, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Okanogan calculated?
Property taxes in Tonasket, 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 Tonasket's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Tonasket, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Tonasket Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Tonasket property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and our calculator applies Tonasket’s median effective tax rate of 0.93% — 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 Tonasket’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 Tonasket: rates range from 0.93% in 98855 to 0.93% in 98855, 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 Tonasket.
About Tonasket Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Tonasket, Okanogan, Washington
Tonasket’s median effective property tax rate of 0.93% 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 that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Tonasket. Homeowners in the 98855 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.93%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.93%. This spread of 0.00 percentage points across the city reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Okanogan County.
Tonasket homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the July 1, 2025 deadline each year. Notices are typically sent in May.
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 Tonasket, 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 Tonasket'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 Ă· 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 Tonasket Tax Rate
0.93%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98855 | 0.79% | 0.91% | 0.93% | 0.97% | 1.03% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Tonasket, 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 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 Tonasket, the median home price is $143,800, and the median tax bill is $1,173, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. The highest median home price is in 98855 at $143,800.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$27,200
$304,000
$580,800
Median Tonasket Market Value
$143,800
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 Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98855 | $28,600 | $54,000 | $143,800 | $240,200 | $356,800 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
Property tax bills in Tonasket are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in 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 price of $143,800, the property tax burden can vary widely depending on location, exemptions, and local levies.
The typical bill in the area is $1,173 in ZIP code 98855, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills in Tonasket can range from $450 at the 25th percentile to $2,129 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $3,207. This means homeowners with higher assessed values or fewer exemptions may pay much more, while others may owe less. Property taxes directly affect monthly housing costs and can influence affordability for Tonasket homeowners.
Median Tonasket Tax Bill
$1,173
Median Okanogan County Tax Bill
$1,530
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98855 | $240 | $450 | $1,173 | $2,129 | $3,207 |
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 |