Kennewick, Washington Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington has a total of 29,511 properties with a cumulative value of $7.8B, making up 44.40% of all real estate value in Benton County. Property taxes in Kennewick totaled $78.6M, with an average homeowner paying $2,675 in taxes compared to the county average of $2,994. The average property tax rate in Kennewick is 1.00%, while the county average is 1.07%. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their fair market value.
The property tax timeline in Washington begins on January 1st when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued from May to December and the property tax appeal deadline is July 1st or 30-60 days after the notice is issued. Finally, property tax bills are issued on February 14th.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Benton Recorder | (765) 884-1630 |
Benton Treasurer (Tax Collector) | (479) 271-1040 |
Benton Assessor | (320) 968-5019 |
Benton Assessor | (319) 472-5211 |
Important Dates | |
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Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
Property Value Notices Issued: | May - December |
Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | July 1st or 30-60 days after notice |
Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 14th |
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | April 30th |
Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | October 31st |
Available Exemptions | |
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Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Not Available |
Veteran | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Kennewick, Washington
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington has an average property tax rate of 1.00%, which is slightly lower than the average property tax rate of 1.07% in Benton County. This means that homeowners in Kennewick pay slightly less in property taxes than the average homeowner in Benton County. However, property tax rates in Kennewick vary across ZIP codes. The ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate is 99338, with an effective rate of 1.02%, while the ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate is 99336, with an effective rate of 0.98%. This variation in property tax rates is due to differences in home values across ZIP codes.
Overall, Kennewick has a slightly lower property tax rate than the rest of Benton County, but there is still variation in rates across ZIP codes. Homeowners in Kennewick should be aware of the differences in property tax rates across ZIP codes, as this can have a significant impact on their total property tax bill.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Kennewick, Washington. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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99336 | $97,600 | $164,295 | $217,010 | $264,900 | $327,940 |
99337 | $83,372 | $184,030 | $246,460 | $314,390 | $411,731 |
99338 | $234,531 | $277,675 | $350,150 | $451,540 | $567,460 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Kennewick, Washington.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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99336 | $564 | $1,654 | $2,156 | $2,644 | $3,264 |
99337 | $733 | $1,895 | $2,497 | $3,184 | $4,188 |
99338 | $2,311 | $2,748 | $3,486 | $4,765 | $6,079 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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99336 | 0.58% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
99337 | 0.88% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
99338 | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.07% |
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Real Estate Values in Kennewick, Washington
Average Home Value in Kennewick, Washington
Last updated: November 2023
Average home value over time in Kennewick, Washington
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Total unique home listings in Kennewick, Washington
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Housing Expenses in Kennewick, Washington
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for West region
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