Property tax in Washington County, North Carolina
The median property tax bill in Washington County, North Carolina is $1,202 a year, which is about 1.12% of the county's median home value of $107,000. That effective rate is higher than the typical North Carolina county (0.69%) and higher than the national median (0.84%). These are Census figures; your own bill depends on your home's assessed value and any exemptions.
Property tax in Washington County at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median annual property tax | $1,202 |
| Median home value | $107,000 |
| Effective tax rate | 1.12% |
| Typical North Carolina county rate | 0.69% |
| National median county rate | 0.84% |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How does Washington County compare in North Carolina?
Among North Carolina's 100 counties, Washington County has the 3rd highest effective property-tax rate. It is one of the highest-taxed counties in the state. To see every North Carolina county ranked, see North Carolina property tax by county.
What the effective rate means
The effective rate here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare property taxes across places. It is not a rate you are billed directly. Your actual bill is your home's assessed value times the local millage rates set by the county, city, school district, and any special districts, minus exemptions you qualify for (such as a homestead exemption). Two homes of the same market value in the same county can owe different amounts.
Property tax is a state and local matter. For the state's income and retirement tax picture, see North Carolina income tax and North Carolina retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value for Washington County, North Carolina: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.