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Did You Know?
YOU CAN GET KING COUNTY INFORMATION
24 HOURS A DAY
You can request a tax bill, review your payment history, check your property
characteristics, look at property sales, email the assessor, and print
appeal forms online. Click here.
YOU DON’T NEED A TAX BILL TO PAY YOUR
TAXES
Call or go online to get the exact amount due. Write your parcel account
number on the check and postmark it by the due dates, April 30 and October
31. You must pay the exact amount by the due dates to avoid penalties
and interest even if you don’t get a bill.
YOU CAN’T APPEAL YOUR TAX BILL, BUT YOU CAN APPEAL YOUR
ASSESSED VALUE
Generally, this must be done within 60 days of the mail date on the Official
Property Value Notice.
SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY QUALIFY FOR LOWER TAX
BILLS
If you are over 61 or disabled, with income under $35,000 a year, call
for an application, 206-296-5202.
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO REDUCE YOUR TAXES WHEN YOU REMODEL YOUR HOME
You must apply prior to the completion of the work. The exemption can
reduce the additional taxable value of the improvement for three years.
OPEN SPACE, TIMBER OR FARMLAND
If you have open space, timber, or farmland, you may reduce your
taxes if you qualify for an exemption.
DESTROYED PROPERTY
If your property has been fully or partially destroyed due to
fire, flood, landside, etc. you may be eligible for reduced taxes.