Property Taxes in Chelan Falls, Washington
Median Chelan Falls, Washington effective property tax rate: 0.68%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Washington state median of 0.92%.
Median Chelan Falls, Washington home value: $262,388
Median annual Chelan Falls, Washington tax bill: $1,681, $719 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Chelan calculated?
Property taxes in Chelan Falls, 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 Chelan Falls' property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Chelan Falls, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Chelan Falls Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Chelan Falls property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Chelan Falls' median effective tax rate of 0.68% — based on actual property records in Chelan County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Chelan Falls' median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Chelan Falls: rates range from 1681.00 in 98817 to 1681.00 in 98817, 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 Chelan Falls.
About Chelan Falls Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Chelan Falls, Chelan, Washington
Chelan Falls's median effective property tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the Washington state median of 0.92% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Chelan County base levy combined with local school district levies and Local improvement districts (LIDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Chelan Falls. Homeowners in the 98817 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.68%, while those in 98817 pay 0.68%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Chelan County. Understanding which part of Chelan Falls you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Chelan Falls homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the July 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above 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 Chelan Falls, Chelan 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 Chelan Falls'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 Chelan Falls Tax Rate
0.68%
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 Chelan County Tax Rate
0.79%
Median Effective Washington Tax Rate
0.92%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98817 | 0.63% | 0.67% | 0.68% | 0.70% | 0.74% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
When examining property taxes in Chelan Falls, 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 Chelan County assessor 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 Chelan County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
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. For example, the median home price in Chelan Falls is $262,388, with a median tax bill of $1,681. The 25th percentile tax bill is $775, the 75th percentile is $3,229, and the 90th percentile is $7,304. The highest median home price is in 98817 at $262,388.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
Source: Ownwell
$197,073
$346,427
$495,781
Median Chelan Falls Market Value
$262,388
Median Chelan County Market Value
$364,069
Median Washington Market Value
$501,600
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98817 | $58,000 | $125,680 | $262,388 | $492,202 | $1,087,208 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
Property tax bills in Chelan Falls are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in Chelan County. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase as well, which may lead to a higher bill. Homeowners in Chelan Falls should expect their tax bill to reflect both the value of their property and the levies approved for local services such as schools and public infrastructure.
The median home price in the area is $262,388, and the median property tax bill is $1,681, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Tax bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $775 and the 75th percentile at $3,229. At the 90th percentile, bills reach $7,304, showing how much taxes can differ from one homeowner to another.
Median Chelan Falls Tax Bill
$1,681
Median Chelan County Tax Bill
$2,853
Median Washington Tax Bill
$4,512
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98817 | $348 | $775 | $1,681 | $3,229 | $7,304 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | February 10 |
| Due Date #1 | April 30 |
| Due Date #2 | October 31 |
Links | |
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| Chelan Tax Assessor | |
| Website | pacs.co.chelan.wa.us |