How Washington Taxes By County Affect You, If You're Moving To Washington




Taxes are a very real expense to consider when moving to Washington state. The lack of a state income tax is an enormous benefit, but the state certainly makes up for that revenue by taxes residents in other ways. As you consider moving to Tacoma or relocating to Seattle or another town, it's important to take taxes into account. Below are the 2025 rates you should note. 


🌲 Thinking about buying or selling in Pierce, King, Thurston, or Kitsap County?

Here’s a quick snapshot of 2025 property & sales tax rates across the Puget Sound:

📍 Pierce County

  • Sales Tax: 8.1%
  • Property Tax: ~1.0% (Tacoma closer to 1.05%)

📍 King County

  • Sales Tax: 8.8%
  • Property Tax: ~0.85%

📍 Thurston County

  • Sales Tax: 8.3% (up to 9.8% in Olympia & Tumwater)
  • Property Tax: ~0.94%

📍 Kitsap County

  • Sales Tax: 9.2%
  • Property Tax: ~0.86%

💡 Note: Sales tax can be higher inside certain cities depending on local add-ons. Property tax rates shown are effective averages (what people typically pay in practice).


If you're considering moving to Washington, let's connect by phone at (206) 643-8845 or email me at erik@luxurypnw.com to learn more about Washington real estate. 

Location: Tacoma, WA, USA

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