Roy, Washington Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Roy, Washington
Roy is home to 4,649 properties with a cumulative value of $1.7B, representing 1.36% of all real estate value in Pierce County. Property taxes in Roy totaled $19.4M, with an average homeowner paying $4,204 in taxes compared to the county average of $4,984. The average property tax rate in Roy is 1.17%, slightly lower than the county average of 1.13%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of a property, which is typically lower than the 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 | |
|---|---|
| Pierce Auditor / Recorder | (253) 798-7427 |
| Pierce Assessor | (402) 329-4215 |
| Pierce Assessor | (912) 449-2025 |
| Pierce Equalization Office | (701) 776-5868 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Not Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Roy, Washington
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Roy, Washington
Property taxes in Roy, Washington are collected at an average rate of 1.17%, which is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.13% in Pierce County. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to determine the amount of taxes due. The ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate in Roy is 98580, at 1.17%.
Property tax rates in Roy vary across ZIP codes due to differences in home values. For example, a ZIP code with higher home values will have a higher effective property tax rate than a ZIP code with lower home values. This is because the assessed value of a property is based on its market value, and higher home values result in higher assessed values and thus higher taxes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Roy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98580 | $81,100 | $223,400 | $357,600 | $473,250 | $603,860 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Roy, Washington.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98580 | $629 | $2,471 | $4,234 | $5,680 | $7,313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98580 | 0.78% | 1.11% | 1.18% | 1.20% | 1.21% |
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Real Estate Values in Roy, Washington
Average Home Value in Roy, Washington
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Roy, 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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