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Island County

Island County, Washington

1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, Washington 98239

Tel: 360-678-5111
Fax: 360-678-7997

County Website: Island county
Assessor Website: Island county assessor

Island County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Check out how much your property is valued compared to others in your area, to make sure it's not overpriced. https://www.islandcounty.net/Assessor/
  2. Collect any evidence that shows your property isn't worth as much as it's assessed, like recent appraisals or home improvement receipts.
  3. Reach out to the Island County Assessor's Office to find out how to file an appeal, they will give you the forms and deadlines. https://www.islandcounty.net/Assessor/Pages/Appeals.aspx
  4. Fill out the forms and submit them to the Island County Board of Equalization. https://www.islandcounty.net/Assessor/Pages/Forms.aspx
  5. Wait for your hearing date.
  6. Prepare your case, including any evidence and arguments, for your hearing.
  7. Show up to the hearing and present your case to the Board of Equalization. https://www.islandcounty.net/Assessor/Pages/BOE.aspx
  8. Wait for the Board of Equalization's decision.
  9. If you're not happy with the decision, appeal to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. https://www.dor.wa.gov/find-tax-information/property-tax/property-tax-appeals
  10. If the decision still isn't in your favor, appeal to the Superior Court. https://www.dor.wa.gov/find-tax-information/property-tax/property-tax-appeals/superior-court-appeals

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Island county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Island county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Island county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Island county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Island county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Island county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Island county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Island county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Island county Washington tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Island County

Homes in Island county have a median home value of $383,119.

Island county home values are ranked 4 out of 39 counties in the state of Washington for median home price. The average median home value in Washington is $245,180. Garfield county has the lowest median price at $151,329. King county has the highest median price at $600,350.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Island county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~193%.

Washington Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Island county is $70,765.

Compared to the state of Washington and the United States, Island county's median household income is higher than the state of Washington's average median household income of $62,134 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Island county's population has grown from 60,195 in 1990 to 86,857 in 2020, an increase of 44% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Washington's population has grown from 4,866,669 in 1990 to 7,705,281 in 2020, an increase of 58% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Island county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Washington and greater than the population change for United States.

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Island County Washington Cities

Clinton, Coupeville, Freeland, Greenbank, Langley, Oak Harbor

Island County Washington Zipcodes

98236 / 98239 / 98249 / 98253 / 98260 / 98277 /

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