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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

DOR Nonprofits

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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

Property Taxes

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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 mid-February.  If...
Last Modified: April 11, 2025 08:55 AM

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: February 25, 2025 03:24 PM

Property Tax Summary Reports

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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

Annual Revaluation

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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 con...
Last Modified: November 15, 2018 05:09 PM

Personal Property

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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

Levies

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Levies are the total amount of money to be raised from the property tax, as set forth in the budget for the local government or tax jurisdiction, also called a taxing district. The cost of providing p...
Last Modified: July 27, 2015 10:25 AM

Chelan County Assessor

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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

Senior/Disabled Exemptions

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If you are a senior citizen or disabled person with your primary residence in Washington State, this program offers a reduction in property tax based on eligibility requirement of age (61 or older) an...
Last Modified: February 01, 2022 01:12 PM

Foreclosure General Information

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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 eac...
Last Modified: November 13, 2024 03:41 PM

Impact of New State School Tax

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The new school funding model is designed to shift the burden of paying for basic education off local levies, which originally were intended for enrichment activities. Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 2...
Last Modified: March 29, 2019 07:49 AM

Board of Equalization

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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: April 15, 2025 11:19 AM

Assessor Resources

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Document Search Parcel Search Land  Use Codes Request for Property Valuation Review Address Change Request Form WA State Department of Revenue WA State Department of Rev...
Last Modified: March 14, 2024 04:53 PM

Important Assessment Dates

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These are some important dates on the assessment calendar. Date Item Due January 1 Real and personal property is subject to taxation and valuation for assessme...
Last Modified: January 06, 2017 12:13 PM

Make Payments

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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: April 10, 2025 04:32 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

Community Meetings

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Assessor community meetings are back! This spring, we are bringing back our community outreach meetings. After a four-year hiatus, we’re looking forward to getting back out into our ...
Last Modified: February 27, 2024 09:03 AM

Current Use Exemptions

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Washington State law provides property tax relief for certain open space and commercial agricultural and forest lands. If your land meets certain use requirements, taxable assessed value will be based...
Last Modified: November 07, 2024 03:29 PM

Olds Station Proposed Annexation - FAQ

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1. How many annexation options are there? Two–The Election method (RCW 35A.14.015), the Direct Petition method (RCW 35A.14.120). A third method for annexing islands of uninc...
Last Modified: November 24, 2015 07:59 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 21
    May 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - May 21,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 14
    May 2025
    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 May 14, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 12
    May 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

  • 09
    May 2025
    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

    Lot Drawing for Candidates

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.

    Chelan County Elections Office
  • 07
    May 2025
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - May 7,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801