Property Taxes in Bingen, Washington
Median Bingen, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.66%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Bingen, Washington home value: $313,000
Median annual Bingen, Washington tax bill: $2,017, $383 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Skamania calculated?
Property taxes in Bingen, 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 Bingen's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Bingen, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Bingen Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Bingen property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Bingen's median effective tax rate of 0.66% — based on actual property records in Skamania County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Bingen'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 Bingen: rates range from 0.66% in 98605 to 0.66% in 98605, 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 Bingen.
About Bingen Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Bingen, Skamania, Washington
Bingen’s median effective property tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Skamania 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 Bingen. Homeowners in the 98605 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.66%, while those in 98605 pay 0.66%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Skamania County. Understanding which part of Bingen you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Bingen homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before July 1, 2026.
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 Bingen, Skamania 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 Bingen'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 Bingen Tax Rate
0.66%
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 Skamania County Tax Rate
0.84%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98605 | 0.26% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.67% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Bingen, 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 Skamania 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 Skamania 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 example, the median home price in Bingen is $313,000, with a median tax bill of $2,017. The highest median home price is in ZIP code 98605.
Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, Bingen property taxes reflect local market conditions and assessed values that can differ from the national average.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$193,800
$385,450
$577,100
Median Bingen Market Value
$313,000
Median Skamania County Market Value
$362,600
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98605 | $145,320 | $245,850 | $313,000 | $413,600 | $551,440 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
Property tax bills in Bingen are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is the starting point for the bill, and local taxing authorities determine the final amount by combining the rates used for schools, county services, and other public needs.
For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed. In Bingen, the median home price is $313,000, and property tax bills vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,278, the 75th percentile at $2,676, and the 90th percentile at $3,569. The median tax bill in the area is $2,017, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Median Bingen Tax Bill
$2,017
Median Skamania County Tax Bill
$3,032
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Bingen, Skamania County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98605 | $643 | $1,278 | $2,017 | $2,676 | $3,569 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Skamania Tax Assessor | |
| Website | skamaniawa-taxsifter.publicaccessnow.com |