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Skagit County, Washington

1800 Continental Place
Suite 100
Mount Vernon, Washington 98273

Tel: 360-416-1300

County Website: Skagit county
Assessor Website: Skagit county assessor

Skagit County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Get together all the important papers related to your property such as your property tax bill, recent evaluation of the property, and any other supporting evidence. https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor
Find out how the property tax appeal process works in Skagit County, Washington. You can check the county's website or contact the county's tax assessor's office for more information. https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/AppealingYourPropertyValue
Write a formal request explaining why you think your property taxes are too high, and include any evidence you have that supports your claim. https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/Forms
Submit your appeal to the right officials, as explained in step 2. You might need to submit it to the county's board of assessment review or a similar entity.
Attend any scheduled hearing or meeting and be ready to present your case and answer any questions.
Wait for a decision on your appeal. It may take a while.

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Note: Information may vary depending on the county's rules and regulations. Always check with the county officials or website before taking any action.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Skagit county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Skagit 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. Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit county Washington tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Skagit County

Homes in Skagit county have a median home value of $340,897.

Skagit county home values are ranked 9 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, Skagit county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~161%.

Washington Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Skagit county is $71,021.

Compared to the state of Washington and the United States, Skagit 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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Skagit county's population has grown from 79,545 in 1990 to 129,523 in 2020, an increase of 63% 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.

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

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Skagit County Washington Cities

Anacortes, Bow, Burlington, Clearlake, Concrete, Conway, La Conner, Marblemount, Mount Vernon, Rockport, Sedro Woolley

Skagit County Washington Zipcodes

98221 / 98232 / 98233 / 98235 / 98237 / 98238 / 98257 / 98267 / 98273 / 98283 / 98284 /

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