Washington IRS collection standards for 2026
Published monthly limits by household size, effective 2026-06-29.
Introduction
This reference covers 39 county-level areas in Washington using the verified 2026 IRS collection financial standards. Find your county or county equivalent, then use the column for your household size. The last housing column is for five or more people. These figures support a collection financial analysis; they do not show how much an individual household must pay the IRS.
Housing and utilities are one combined category. For the normal local-standard treatment, compare actual eligible spending with the applicable limit. Documented necessary costs can require individual consideration. Food, clothing and related national allowances and age-based healthcare amounts are listed on the standards hub. IRS collection-standard rules
Housing table introduction
The table below shows all verified county-level rows for Washington. Amounts are monthly. County count means distinct source rows, including county equivalents where applicable; do not substitute a guessed political-county count. Missing or unverified values display “Not verified” and block affected calculations.
| County / equivalent | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County STD-04 | $1,701 | $1,998 | $2,105 | $2,347 | $2,385 |
| Asotin County STD-04 | $1,690 | $1,984 | $2,091 | $2,331 | $2,369 |
| Benton County STD-04 | $2,029 | $2,383 | $2,511 | $2,800 | $2,845 |
| Chelan County STD-04 | $2,076 | $2,438 | $2,569 | $2,864 | $2,911 |
| Clallam County STD-04 | $1,913 | $2,247 | $2,368 | $2,640 | $2,683 |
| Clark County STD-04 | $2,247 | $2,639 | $2,781 | $3,101 | $3,151 |
| Columbia County STD-04 | $1,672 | $1,963 | $2,069 | $2,307 | $2,344 |
| Cowlitz County STD-04 | $1,992 | $2,339 | $2,465 | $2,748 | $2,793 |
| Douglas County STD-04 | $1,952 | $2,293 | $2,416 | $2,694 | $2,737 |
| Ferry County STD-04 | $1,446 | $1,698 | $1,789 | $1,995 | $2,027 |
| Franklin County STD-04 | $1,855 | $2,179 | $2,296 | $2,560 | $2,601 |
| Garfield County STD-04 | $1,543 | $1,813 | $1,910 | $2,130 | $2,164 |
| Grant County STD-04 | $1,755 | $2,061 | $2,172 | $2,422 | $2,461 |
| Grays Harbor County STD-04 | $1,749 | $2,054 | $2,164 | $2,413 | $2,452 |
| Island County STD-04 | $2,304 | $2,707 | $2,852 | $3,180 | $3,231 |
| Jefferson County STD-04 | $2,047 | $2,405 | $2,534 | $2,825 | $2,871 |
| King County STD-04 | $3,087 | $3,625 | $3,820 | $4,259 | $4,328 |
| Kitsap County STD-04 | $2,315 | $2,719 | $2,865 | $3,194 | $3,246 |
| Kittitas County STD-04 | $2,232 | $2,621 | $2,762 | $3,080 | $3,129 |
| Klickitat County STD-04 | $1,866 | $2,192 | $2,310 | $2,576 | $2,617 |
| Lewis County STD-04 | $1,938 | $2,277 | $2,399 | $2,675 | $2,718 |
| Lincoln County STD-04 | $1,758 | $2,065 | $2,176 | $2,426 | $2,465 |
| Mason County STD-04 | $2,007 | $2,357 | $2,484 | $2,770 | $2,814 |
| Okanogan County STD-04 | $1,759 | $2,066 | $2,177 | $2,427 | $2,467 |
| Pacific County STD-04 | $1,740 | $2,043 | $2,153 | $2,401 | $2,439 |
| Pend Oreille County STD-04 | $1,694 | $1,989 | $2,096 | $2,337 | $2,375 |
| Pierce County STD-04 | $2,372 | $2,786 | $2,936 | $3,274 | $3,326 |
| San Juan County STD-04 | $2,426 | $2,850 | $3,003 | $3,348 | $3,402 |
| Skagit County STD-04 | $2,276 | $2,673 | $2,817 | $3,141 | $3,192 |
| Skamania County STD-04 | $2,220 | $2,607 | $2,747 | $3,063 | $3,112 |
| Snohomish County STD-04 | $2,645 | $3,107 | $3,274 | $3,651 | $3,709 |
| Spokane County STD-04 | $1,929 | $2,265 | $2,387 | $2,662 | $2,704 |
| Stevens County STD-04 | $1,775 | $2,085 | $2,197 | $2,450 | $2,489 |
| Thurston County STD-04 | $2,279 | $2,676 | $2,820 | $3,144 | $3,195 |
| Wahkiakum County STD-04 | $2,000 | $2,349 | $2,475 | $2,760 | $2,804 |
| Walla Walla County STD-04 | $1,947 | $2,287 | $2,410 | $2,687 | $2,731 |
| Whatcom County STD-04 | $2,295 | $2,695 | $2,840 | $3,167 | $3,218 |
| Whitman County STD-04 | $1,914 | $2,248 | $2,369 | $2,641 | $2,684 |
| Yakima County STD-04 | $1,786 | $2,097 | $2,210 | $2,464 | $2,504 |
Transportation introduction
The table below lists the region or metropolitan operating standards that apply within Washington. Some counties use a metropolitan amount instead of the wider regional amount. Use the documented county-to-area mapping. Ownership payments and operating costs are separate categories; a paid-off vehicle does not receive a loan-payment allowance. IRS transportation guidance
| Region / metropolitan area | 1 vehicle | 2 vehicles | Rule and source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West region | $299 | $598 | STD-06 · Local transportation standards | County coverageAdams County; Asotin County; Benton County; Chelan County; Clallam County; Clark County; Columbia County; Cowlitz County; Douglas County; Ferry County; Franklin County; Garfield County; Grant County; Grays Harbor County; Island County; Jefferson County; Kitsap County; Kittitas County; Klickitat County; Lewis County; Lincoln County; Mason County; Okanogan County; Pacific County; Pend Oreille County; San Juan County; Skagit County; Skamania County; Spokane County; Stevens County; Thurston County; Wahkiakum County; Walla Walla County; Whatcom County; Whitman County; Yakima County |
| Seattle | $288 | $576 | STD-06 · Local transportation standards | County coverageKing County; Pierce County; Snohomish County |
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DIY and when to get help
You can use this reference and the linked IRS tables without hiring anyone. Seek help if your household shares expenses with someone who does not owe the tax, your necessary costs exceed a normal limit, or the correct county or metropolitan area is unclear.
Questions you may have
Is there one housing allowance for all of Washington?
No. Housing and utilities figures vary by county-level area and household-size band. Confirm the row for where you live and use the current effective period. Official state table
Do I automatically get the full housing amount?
Ordinarily the local-standard rule compares actual eligible expenses with the limit. Documented exceptions require IRS consideration. The table alone does not establish the amount allowed in your case. IRS rules
Can I use this page to calculate an offer?
It provides only part of the information. An offer illustration also needs income, other expenses, asset treatments and the application conditions. Use the OIC worksheet and read its limits.