Property Tax Relief for Flood Damaged and Destroyed Property

In the wake of recent flooding and other natural disasters, many property owners may be eligible for property tax relief under state law. Please read further here.

Property Value Increases and the Impact on Taxes

Please look over this page for a primer on how property taxes work in Washington State's Budget-based property tax system. Increases in value do not generate money for a taxing district. You can follow along with the math and verify for yourself how levies work.

Data Searches for Property:

Hybrid Parcel Search/Map webpage
GIS Mapping Parcel Search Webpage
Characteristic Parcel Search Webpage

The 2025 Tax Levy Booklet is Available now.

Tax Year 2026 value notice cards were dispersed to property owners starting September 19, 2025. For information on valuation, including residential valuation models, please visit our website's Valuation & Tax page. Please refer to our Residential Sales Price Changes Over Time page for information on sales price increases.

The following publications from the Department of Revenue may be useful:

Homeowner's Guide to Mass Appraisal
Homeowner's Guide to Property Tax
How the 1% Tax Levy Limit Works
Appealing Your Assessment to the Board of Equalization

Property Tax Exemption Pamphlet - Washington State Department of Revenue

Increased income thresholds enable more seniors, individuals retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities to become eligible for a property tax reduction. If your 2024 Gross Household income was under $45,000, you may qualify. More information can be found on our website. Applications are completed in the Assessor's Office with your filed income tax returns and supporting documentation.

Many different sales searches can also be performed using the links to the left. Please let us know if you cannot find what you are looking for.

Property Fraud Alert

According to the FBI, Property and Mortgage Fraud is the fastest-growing white-collar crime. It can be as simple as someone recording a fraudulent document in the county land records office, making it appear as though they now own your home or property.

To address these concerns, your Land Records office has teamed up to create a notification service that will help you combat the effects of Land fraud and other similar fraudulent activities.

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