Value Change Notice

When any change in valuation is made, you will be mailed a Value Change Notice. This notice shows your old and new total values and a division of value between land and improvements. (Improvement refers to buildings, structures or enhancements to bare land.)

The front and back of the Value Change Notice are shown below.

Front of Value Change Notice

Information appearing on the back of the Property Value Notice is shown below.

Back of Value Change Notice

 

VALUES ON THE FRONT OF THIS NOTICE: The new Appraised Value represents the true and fair (market) value of the property as of January 1, 1998 (July 31 for remodels and new structures). Your 1999 property taxes will be based on the Value After Exemptions, which is the appraised value adjusted for any property tax exemptions for which you have applied and qualified. VALUE APPEALS: To appeal your appraised value, file a completed petition form with the Board of Equalization (BOE) within 60 days of the mail date on the front of this notice or July 1, 1998, WHICHEVER IS LATER. A separate appeal must be filed for each year. Past or pending appeals should not be assumed to affect the value on this notice. For information on filing an appeal, please contact the Board of Equalization, (206) 296-3496, 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 510, 98104-2306 or visit the Board's web site at www.metrokc.gov/appeals/. TAX RELIEF:   Senior Citizens/Disabled Persons: (206) 296-3920 / 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 709F, Seattle WA 98104-2384 If you own or occupy a residence or mobile home, are now or will be age 61 or older by December 31 of this year, or are retired because of physical disability, and if you have an income of $30,000 or less, you qualify for property tax relief. Once qualified you continue to benefit from the exemption but any change in circumstances must be reported to the Assessor to avoid penalties. Deferral of Taxes: (206) 296-3920 / 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 709, Seattle WA 98104-2384 If you are age 60 or are retired because of physical disability and have an income of $34,000 or less, you may qualify for deferral of your property tax liability. Deferred taxes become a lien on your property. Homeowner Improvement: (206) 205-0656 / 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 753, Seattle WA 98104-2384 All owners of detached single family dwellings (including mobile homes on fee-owned land) may be eligible for relief from tax increases caused by major additions or remodels. Claims for exemption must be filed with the Assessor BEFORE construction is complete. Destroyed Property: (206) 296-5151 / 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 709, Seattle WA 98104-2384 Owners of property destroyed in whole or in part prior to December 31 may be eligible for a prorated reduction in taxes the following year. Current Use: (206) 296-3969 / 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 807, Seattle WA 98104-2384 Chapter 84.34 RCW provides for current use assessment of farm and agricultural land, timber land and other open space. Applications are made to the Assessor for farm and agricultural land and to the King County Council at (206) 205-0535 for other classifications. ADDRESS CHANGE/CORRECTIONS: Mailing Address: Mail your corrected address with account number to Treasury Division, 500 Fourth Avenue, Room 600, Seattle WA 98104-2387 Property Address: Mail your corrected address with account number to Dept. of Assessments, 500 Fourth Avenue , Room 753, Seattle WA 98104-2384 or E-mail us at address below. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, call the Department of Assessments, Public Information, (206) 296-7300 (KC TTY: (206) 296-7888), or King County Tax Advisor, (206) 296-5202. TOLL-FREE in WA: 1-800-325-6165, ext. 7300, or outside WA: 1-800-624-0875, ext. 7300. The Assessor's office is located on the 7th floor of the King County Administration Building at 500 Fourth Avenue in Seattle. You may E-mail us at Assessor.Info@KingCounty.gov ON THE INTERNET: www. metrokc.gov/assessor/

 

This material is available in alternate format for individuals with disabilities by calling the Department of Assessments at (206) 205-6900 (TTY: (206) 296-7888).

Updated: March 10,1999