Bainbridge Island Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Bainbridge Island, Washington
- Kitsap County
- Assessed By
- Kitsap County Assessor
- Appeal Deadline
- July 1
- County Tax Rate
- ~1%
- Shared with Bainbridge Island
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Bainbridge Island
Check your assessment
Enter your Bainbridge Island address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Kitsap County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Kitsap County Assessor before July 1. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Bainbridge Island Property Market
Bainbridge Island is a city located in Kitsap County, Washington. Every property inside the Bainbridge Island city limits is assessed by Kitsap County Assessor, which applies Washington property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Bainbridge Island property values are set at the county level, the $400,000 county median home value and 1% effective tax rate apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Bainbridge Island home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Kitsap County Assessor before the July 1 deadline.
Washington allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Bainbridge Island homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Bainbridge Island Property Market Context
Every Bainbridge Island homeowner operates under Washington property tax law, and understanding the state context is the first step toward a successful challenge.
Washington market character
Washington has no state income tax, and property taxes carry significant weight at around 0.9% effective. The state reassesses annually in most counties, and Seattle-metro markets have produced aggressive assessed-value jumps.
How Washington handles appeals
Washington homeowners appeal to the county Board of Equalization, then the state Board of Tax Appeals. The state is protest-friendly and evidence-driven, and BOE petitions are accessible to self-filers.
When to file in Bainbridge Island
Petitions must be filed by July 1 or within 60 days of notice mailing, whichever is later. Notices typically mail in May or June.
Common Bainbridge Island Property Types
Bainbridge Island homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Bainbridge Island. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Bainbridge Island and surrounding Kitsap County neighborhoods.