Walla Walla County, Washington

315 West Main
PO Box 836
Walla Walla, Washington 99362

Tel: 509-524-2780
Fax: 509-524-2777

County Website: Walla Walla county
Assessor Website: Walla Walla county assessor

Walla Walla County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Review your property assessment notice and/or tax bill to ensure that the information is accurate and that you are being taxed fairly.
Gather evidence to support your appeal, such as recent sales of comparable properties, documentation of any physical changes to your property, or an independent appraisal.
Contact the Walla Walla County Assessor's office to discuss your concerns and attempt to resolve the issue informally.
If an informal resolution is not possible or satisfactory, file a formal appeal with the Walla Walla County Board of Equalization by submitting a Petition for Review form. The form can be found on the Walla Walla County Assessor's website.
The deadline to file an appeal is July 1st of the tax year or 30 days from the date of the assessment notice, whichever is later.
Attend a hearing before the Board of Equalization to present your case and provide evidence in support of your appeal.
The Board of Equalization will issue a decision, which may be appealed further to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals if you disagree with the outcome.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Walla Walla County

Homes in Walla Walla county have a median home value of $244,233.

Walla Walla county home values are ranked 22 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, Walla Walla county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~87%.

Washington Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Walla Walla county is $60,615.

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

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Walla Walla county's population has grown from 48,439 in 1990 to 62,584 in 2020, an increase of 29% 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.

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

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Walla Walla County Washington Cities

Burbank, College Place, Dixie, Lowden, Prescott, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Wallula

Walla Walla County Washington Zipcodes

99323 / 99324 / 99329 / 99348 / 99360 / 99361 / 99362 / 99363 /

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