Property Taxes in Kettle Falls, Washington
Median Kettle Falls, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.82%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Kettle Falls, Washington home value: $189,551
Median annual Kettle Falls, Washington tax bill: $1,376, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Stevens calculated?
Property taxes in Kettle Falls, 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 Kettle Falls's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Kettle Falls, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Kettle Falls Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Kettle Falls property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Kettle Falls's median effective tax rate of 0.82% — based on actual property records in Stevens 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 Kettle Falls'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 Kettle Falls: rates range from 0.82% in 99141 to 0.82% in 99141, 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 Kettle Falls.
About Kettle Falls Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Kettle Falls, Stevens, Washington
Kettle Falls’s median effective property tax rate of 0.82% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Stevens 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 Kettle Falls. Homeowners in ZIP code 99141 carry a median effective rate of 0.82%, and the same ZIP also has the lowest median rate at 0.82%. That consistency reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Stevens County. Understanding where your property sits can still help you better estimate your annual tax bill.
Kettle Falls 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 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 Kettle Falls, Stevens 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 Kettle Falls'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 Kettle Falls Tax Rate
0.82%
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 Stevens County Tax Rate
0.74%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99141 | 0.55% | 0.72% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Kettle Falls, 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 Stevens 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 Stevens 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. For context, the median home price in Kettle Falls is $189,551, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 99141 has the highest median home price at $189,551.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$93,678
$255,495
$417,312
Median Kettle Falls Market Value
$189,551
Median Stevens County Market Value
$211,472
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99141 | $53,589 | $113,485 | $189,551 | $286,129 | $399,050 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
Property tax bills in Kettle Falls are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Stevens County and other taxing districts. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase too, which may lead to a higher bill. Homeowners in Kettle Falls should also expect their bill to reflect local levies that help fund schools, roads, and public services.
With a median home price of $189,551, the typical property tax bill in the area is $1,376.00, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. That means many homeowners in Kettle Falls pay less than the national average, but bills can still vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $689, while the 75th percentile is $2,132, and the 90th percentile reaches $2,954.
For homeowners, even small changes in assessed value or local rates can affect annual housing costs and monthly budgeting.
Median Kettle Falls Tax Bill
$1,376
Median Stevens County Tax Bill
$1,474
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99141 | $288 | $689 | $1,376 | $2,132 | $2,954 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
Links | |
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| Stevens Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.stevenscountywa.gov |