Chelan County Assessor

Annual Revaluation

In 2009, the Washington State legislature passed a law requiring that all counties value property on an annual basis by January 1, 2014 (SSB 5368).  Chelan County made the decision in 2008 to convert our old and outdated appraisal software to True Automation’s PACS Appraisal software.  The installment of the PACS interfaces well with online applications and the ability to adopt the annual update process.

Revaluating properties on an annual basis establishes uniformity, equity and predictability with your assessed property value.

  1. UniformityProperty is assessed every year according to current market data.  All property is reviewed every year to determine the current market value for tax purposes.  Prior to annual revaluation we were only updating a quarter of the properties per year.  The remaining areas were not revalued and did not reflect the current market conditions.
  2. EquityThe tax responsibility is distributed more equitablyThe assessed value of your property determines the share of the property taxes for which you will be responsible.  Annual revaluation means that all properties are reviewed annually, so all property owners pay a more equitable share in each tax year.  This is particularly important for the State school levy and other countywide levies.
  3. PredictabilityTaxpayers and taxing districts know what to expect.  Annual revaluation reduces large fluctuations in assessed values that sometimes result from a multi-year cycle.  As a result, changes in assessed valuation as well as changes in property tax may be more predictable, stable and gradual.

Posted: 12/11/2014 02:10 PM
Last Updated: 11/15/2018 05:09 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Dec 2024
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 11
    Dec 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on December 11, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 04
    Dec 2024
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - December 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or zoom
  • 26
    Nov 2024
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office