Property Taxes in Long Beach, Washington
Median Long Beach, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.69%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Long Beach, Washington home value: $310,250
Median annual Long Beach, Washington tax bill: $2,072, $328 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Pacific calculated?
Property taxes in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Long Beach, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Long Beach Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Long Beach property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Long Beach's median effective tax rate of 0.69% — based on actual property records in Pacific County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Long Beach's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Long Beach's rate is lower than Washington's 0.92% state median tax rate, and the typical bill is $2,072, which is $328 lower than the state median property tax bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Long Beach, though the available ZIP code data shows 98631 at $2,072.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Long Beach.
About Long Beach Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Long Beach, Pacific, Washington
Long Beach’s median effective property tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Pacific 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 Long Beach. Homeowners in the 98631 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.69%, while those in the lowest ZIP also pay 0.69%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Pacific County. Understanding which part of Long Beach you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Long Beach homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor 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 Long Beach, Pacific 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 Long Beach'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 Long Beach Tax Rate
0.69%
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 Pacific County Tax Rate
0.72%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98631 | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.69% | 0.72% | 0.73% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Long Beach, 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 Pacific 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 Pacific County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
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 Long Beach.
For example, the median home price in Long Beach is $310,250, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 98631 has the highest median home price at $310,250.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$178,400
$265,975
$353,550
Median Long Beach Market Value
$310,250
Median Pacific County Market Value
$235,200
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98631 | $110,000 | $197,850 | $310,250 | $452,475 | $654,400 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
How are property tax bills calculated in Long Beach, Washington?
Property tax bills in Long Beach are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. For a home with a median home price of $310,250, the bill reflects how that value is assessed for tax purposes, along with the levies that apply in Pacific County. The median property tax bill is $2,072, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and slightly below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
What factors affect the bill? Home value, local levies, and the specific tax district all play a role. Bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,236, the 75th percentile at $3,082, and the 90th percentile at $4,534. That means homeowners with similar homes may still see different tax bills depending on where they live and how their property is assessed.
For homeowners, property taxes are a recurring cost that can meaningfully affect monthly housing expenses and long-term affordability.
Median Long Beach Tax Bill
$2,072
Median Pacific County Tax Bill
$1,578
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98631 | $574 | $1,236 | $2,072 | $3,082 | $4,534 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
Links | |
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| Pacific Tax Assessor | |
| Website | pacificwa-taxsifter.publicaccessnow.com |