Homeowners in Washington County, Indiana paid a median $1,091 a year in property tax on a median home worth $172,200, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
0.74%Indiana statewide · US 0.94%
How Washington County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.63% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $950 | $79 |
| $250,000 | $1,584 | $132 |
| $350,000 | $2,217 | $185 |
| $500,000 | $3,168 | $264 |
Cities and towns in Washington County
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Related
- Indiana property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Union County, IN0.64% effective
- Jefferson County, IN0.64% effective
- Posey County, IN0.62% effective
- DeKalb County, IN0.62% effective
- Rush County, IN0.65% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Indiana
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Indianapolis city (balance) pop. 885,860
- Fort Wayne pop. 268,589
- Evansville pop. 116,116
- South Bend pop. 103,085
- Fishers pop. 102,337
- Carmel pop. 101,651
- Bloomington pop. 80,049
- Hammond pop. 76,768
- Noblesville pop. 73,362
- Lafayette pop. 71,159
- Marion County pop. 975,809
- Lake County pop. 500,379
- Allen County pop. 392,378
- Hamilton County pop. 365,056
- St. Joseph County pop. 273,040
- Elkhart County pop. 207,132
- Tippecanoe County pop. 189,071
- Hendricks County pop. 183,344
- Vanderburgh County pop. 180,117
- Porter County pop. 174,818
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington County, Indiana?
Homeowners in Washington County, Indiana paid a median $1,091 a year in property tax on a median home worth $172,200, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Washington County?
About $1,901 a year ($158 a month) at the 0.63% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Washington County property tax high?
It ranks #39 lowest of 92 Indiana counties. The state median effective rate is 0.74% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Washington County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Washington County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.