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1. What is required for each property transfer?

To find out what is required for each property transfer, view our Property Transfer Requirements page.

2. What are the excise tax rates for Yakima County?

Any property/mobile home located in the following city limits are subject to a 1.78% excise tax fee plus an additional $5 for a state technology fee: Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Sunnyside, Union Gap, Wapato, Yakima and Zillah.

All other locations are subject to a 1.53% excise tax fee plus the additional $5 for the state technology fee.

Note: Excise tax and/or transfer fees must be paid in cash or certified funds.

The Washington State Department of Revenue maintains the most current excise tax rates.

3. How long do I have to process my property/mobile home transfer and pay excise tax?

Washington State Law, RCW 82.32.050, provides the seller with 30 days from the date of the sale to process the transfer without incurring interest and penalty fees on the excise tax amount.

4. I am gifting my property. Is there anything else I need to do?

There is a Real Estate Excise Tax Supplemental Statement (PDF) that must be signed by both parties, and it must accompany the completion of a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit and your conveyance document.