Property Taxes in Moxee, Washington
Median Moxee, Washington effective property tax rate: 1.26%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Moxee, Washington home value: $271,400
Median annual Moxee, Washington tax bill: $3,715, $1,315 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Yakima calculated?
Property taxes in Moxee, 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 Moxee's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Moxee, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Moxee Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Moxee property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Moxee's median effective tax rate of 1.26% — based on actual property records in Yakima 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 Moxee's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Moxee's rate is higher than the Washington state median tax rate of 0.92% and higher than the county median tax rate. The median property tax bill is $3,715, which is $1,315 higher than the Washington state median tax bill.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Moxee: rates range from 1.26% in 98936 to 1.26% in 98936, 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 Moxee.
About Moxee Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Moxee, Yakima, Washington
Moxee’s median effective property tax rate of 1.26% is higher than the Yakima County median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Yakima 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 Moxee. Homeowners in ZIP code 98936 carry a median effective rate of 1.26%, while the same ZIP also reflects a median home price of $271,400 and a median tax bill of $3,715. Understanding how your assessed value and local taxing districts line up can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Moxee homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the July 1, 2026 deadline each year.
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 Moxee, Yakima 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 Moxee'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 Moxee Tax Rate
1.26%
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 Yakima County Tax Rate
1.05%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98936 | 1.04% | 1.19% | 1.26% | 1.38% | 1.57% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Moxee, 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 Yakima County appraiser 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 Yakima County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of September.
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. The median home price in Moxee is $271,400, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 98936 has the highest median home price at $271,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$116,900
$223,000
$329,100
Median Moxee Market Value
$271,400
Median Yakima County Market Value
$236,000
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98936 | $71,050 | $186,975 | $271,400 | $338,925 | $383,900 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
Property tax bills in Moxee are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by the county and other taxing districts. When a home’s market value is higher, the tax bill is usually higher as well, because the bill is calculated by applying the tax rate to that assessed value. For homeowners in Moxee, this means the amount owed can change as property values and local budgets change over time.
The median home price in Moxee is $271,400, and the median property tax bill is $3,715. That is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills in the area also vary, with the 25th percentile at $2,608 and the 75th percentile at $4,234, showing how different homes can be taxed differently based on their assessed value and location.
Median Moxee Tax Bill
$3,715
Median Yakima County Tax Bill
$2,551
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Moxee, Yakima County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98936 | $716 | $2,608 | $3,715 | $4,234 | $4,642 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | November 19 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | February 10 |
| Due Date #1 | April 30 |
| Due Date #2 | October 31 |
Links | |
|---|---|
| Yakima Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.yakimacounty.us |