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Slide Ridge
https://co.chelan.wa.us/flood-control-zone-district/pages/slide-ridge
Construction Update
The project is complete. Chelan County thanks the public for its partnership in this important mitigation project. For a wrap-up of the project read the 2022 APWA Project of...
Last Modified: April 19, 2023 11:12 AM
Fire Danger Restrictions
https://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/fire-danger-restrictions
Current Conditions
We have no restrictions in place at this time. Restrictions begin annually on June 1.
Fire restrictions begin annually on June 1 in Chelan County’s Val...
Last Modified: February 18, 2026 02:57 PM
Court Calendars
https://co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/court-calendars
Changes or additions will be posted at 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to any calendar. Changes or additions made after 4:00 p.m. will not be reflected on the web.
We are closed on the holidays, P...
Last Modified: July 01, 2025 03:21 PM
Boats/Vessels
https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/boatsvessels
In general, those vessels with a motor of 10 horsepower or less, less than 16 feet in overall length, and used solely on nonfederal waters are not required to be titled or registered. You may still el...
Last Modified: November 20, 2018 05:00 PM
Code Enforcement
https://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/code-enforcement
Short-Term Rentals
If you are reporting a short-term rental violation, call the 24-hour hotline at 509-293-4577.
Community Development, assisted by the Code Enforcement Officer...
Last Modified: May 14, 2025 09:36 AM
Foreclosure Research
https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/foreclosure-research
It is up to you to know exactly what you are bidding upon. We cannot stress this too strongly. Every year people who have done little or no research, or who do not know how to read a legal...
Last Modified: December 06, 2018 04:21 PM
Property Taxes
https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/property-taxes
Property taxes become due and payable each year when the current year tax roll is completed by the County Treasurer. Property tax statements are mailed out around ...
Last Modified: April 15, 2026 04:54 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
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
Voluntary Stewardship Program
https://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/voluntary-stewardship-program
The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) is an optional, incentive-based approach to protecting critical areas while promoting agriculture. The VSP is allowed under the Growth Management Act as an alte...
Last Modified: April 10, 2026 02:57 PM
Mission Creek Restoration
https://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/mission-creek-restoration
Chelan County, with support of Washington State Depart of Ecology’s (DOE) Water Quality Program, has convened a Mission Creek Watershed Council in effort to address and develop solutio...
Last Modified: February 19, 2026 09:47 AM
Resources
https://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/resources
Fire Marshals in Other Jurisdictions
Contact Information
Website
Washington State Patrol Fire Marshal&rs...
Last Modified: March 24, 2023 04:56 PM
Make Payments
https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/make-payments
Pay by Autopay:
As part of our commitment to provide taxpayers with efficient, convenient service, the Chelan County Treasurer offers Autopay to automatically deduct your tax payment(s) from your c...
Last Modified: September 08, 2025 10:01 AM
Information for Victims of Crime
https://co.chelan.wa.us/prosecutor/pages/information-for-victims-of-crime
If you or a member of your family has been the victim of a crime, the following information is for you. Experiencing a crime can be frightening, confusing and painful in many different ways for the vi...
Last Modified: July 23, 2019 08:11 AM
San Jose Scale on Fruit Trees
https://co.chelan.wa.us/horticultural-pest-and-disease-board/pages/san-jose-scale-on-fruit-trees
The San Jose scale was once a devastating pest of fruit trees. In 1922, more than 1,000 acres of mature apple trees were killed in southern Illinois by this insect. The scale was first introduced in t...
Last Modified: January 07, 2015 11:15 AM
Superior Court Clerk Administrative Records Request
https://co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/superior-court-clerk-administrative-records-request
All Administrative Public Records requests must be in writing. A completed Administrative Public Records Request Form should be submitted to the Chelan County Clerk in any one of the follo...
Last Modified: July 15, 2025 08:38 AM
Online Forms
https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/online-forms
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
Water Mitigation Program
https://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/water-mitigation-program
Chelan County is implementing a Water Mitigation Program staring April 1, 2021 to protect senior surface water and groundwater water rights and to ensure water reliability for new domestic uses. This ...
Last Modified: April 02, 2026 11:50 AM
Signature Challenges
https://co.chelan.wa.us/elections/pages/signature-challenges
Information for Voters
Signature challenges occur when a voter does not sign the back of the ballot return envelope or when the signature on the return envelope does not match the signature(s) in t...
Last Modified: September 22, 2025 10:28 AM
Tax Increment Financing
https://co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/tax-increment-financing
Moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas in place now
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a six-month extension on the moratorium on the creation of any tax increment fi...
Last Modified: February 18, 2026 01:54 PM