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Foreclosure General Information

https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/foreclosure-general-information
Tax Foreclosure When real property taxes become three years delinquent, the County Treasurer takes foreclosure action, RCW 84.64.060.  Chelan County’s auction is held in December of each...
Last Modified: November 19, 2025 11:42 AM

Record A Document

https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/record-a-document
Only properly formatted documents bearing original, notarized signatures and accompanied by the appropriate fee will be recorded. Photocopies will not be accepted for recording. Name Reservatio...
Last Modified: August 21, 2025 11:27 AM

Building in a Floodplain

https://co.chelan.wa.us/flood-control-zone-district/pages/building-in-a-floodplain
Are you building in the floodplain? Prior to beginning any development, landowners must apply for a Floodplain Development Permit from Chelan County Community Development. ...
Last Modified: April 08, 2026 09:11 AM

Assessment Process

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/assessment-process
There are numerous things to keep in mind when understanding how the Assessor appraises property: In Washington State, the Assessor is required to value property at 100% of true and fair market ...
Last Modified: January 06, 2017 04:11 PM

Online Forms

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Real Estate Excise Tax – See the Department of Revenue website for detailed information about real estate excise tax. Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits for Real Propert...
Last Modified: January 15, 2026 01:02 PM

Real Property

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Real property includes land, improvements to land, structures, and certain equipment affixed to structures. Characteristics of real property that influence the value include but are not limited to zon...
Last Modified: November 15, 2018 05:11 PM

Facts About Property Taxes

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The 1889 state constitution recognized that to be effective, uniformity must apply to both assessments and tax rates. Through every subsequent amendment, uniform assessment has remained a constitution...
Last Modified: October 18, 2016 04:05 PM

Instructions for Mailing Documents

https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/instructions-for-mailing-documents
Chelan County Auditor Recording & Licensing 350 Orondo Ave., Suite 202 Wenatchee, WA98801 Please send us the notarized, original, version of your document. Fees are payable by check to ...
Last Modified: April 13, 2021 11:32 AM

Market Sales Analysis

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/market-sales-analysis
Every year, the Chelan County Assessor's Office statistically updates all taxable real property in the county using adjustments derived from analysis of recent comparable market sales in accordanc...
Last Modified: May 06, 2026 09:50 AM

The Recording Function of the Recording and Licensing Department

https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/the-recording-function-of-the-recording-and-licensing-department
The County Auditor maintains a permanent collection of real estate documents dating back to county inception. The delightful task of issuing marriage licenses also falls to the Recording & Licensi...
Last Modified: August 11, 2020 07:49 AM

Property Tax Summary Reports

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/property-tax-summary-reports
In addition to determining the value of all real and personal property for tax purposes, the Assessor calculates and certifies levy rates for most taxing districts, assuring that the limits to the lev...
Last Modified: November 20, 2018 11:36 AM

Recycling

https://co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/recycling
Curbside Recycling Curbside recycling is offered in most areas in Chelan County. Residents living in the city of Chelan should call Chelan City Hall for service. Call 509-682-8030. For Lake C...
Last Modified: April 08, 2026 10:35 AM

DOR Nonprofits

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/dor-nonprofits
Qualifying nonprofit organizations may be eligible to apply with the State Department of Revenue (DOR) to receive an exemption on their personal and real property taxes depending on the use of the pro...
Last Modified: July 25, 2019 12:46 PM

Chelan County Assessor

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor
What We Do The Assessor’s office is responsible for determining the value of all taxable real and personal property in the county on a fair and equitable basis, along with maintaining acc...
Last Modified: May 03, 2023 09:48 AM

Chelan County Treasurer

https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer
Chelan County Treasurer’s office. The County Treasurer is a key position of public trust in the affairs of local government, requiring the efficient and reliable handling of all funds.&nb...
Last Modified: December 19, 2018 03:31 PM

Board of Equalization

https://co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/board-of-equalization
Reminder You must pay your taxes by the date they are due to avoid penalties and interest. After the appeal period of a Board of Equalization decision has passed, changes to the assessment...
Last Modified: June 25, 2025 02:32 PM

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

https://co.chelan.wa.us/human-resources/pages/employee-assistance-program-eap
The ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service provided to help employees with personal difficulties such as emotional problems, substance abuse issues, re...
Last Modified: January 07, 2015 11:15 AM

Look up Sales Information

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/look-up-sales-information
Our office keeps records of all real estate sales that are recorded and uses the sale data from closed “arm’s length” transactions to help us determine the assessed values for a neig...
Last Modified: January 06, 2017 12:24 PM

Personal Property

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/personal-property
Personal property refers to assets used in conducting a business. The chief characteristic distinguishing personal property from real property is mobility, meaning it can be moved from one place to an...
Last Modified: November 15, 2017 01:04 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

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Annual Revaluation General Questions Historical Exemption Levies & Taxing Districts Open Space & Designated Forest Personal Property Property Taxes Real Property Seniors/Dis...
Last Modified: July 23, 2021 10:17 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!