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Facts About Property Taxes
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/facts-about-property-taxes
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
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/dor-nonprofits
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 Tax Summary Reports
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/property-tax-summary-reports
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
Online Forms
https://www.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
Property Taxes
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/property-taxes
Watch for your tax statements arriving mid-March
The 2026 property tax statements are running behind schedule this year. Our apologies for the delay! You should expect to receive your bil...
Last Modified: February 27, 2026 09:11 AM
Annual Revaluation
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/annual-revaluation
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
Levies
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/levies
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
Personal Property
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/personal-property
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
Chelan County Assessor
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor
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
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 each...
Last Modified: November 19, 2025 11:42 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 the eligibility requirements of age (61 or...
Last Modified: July 03, 2025 02:37 PM
Impact of New State School Tax
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/impact-of-new-state-school-tax
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
https://www.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
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
Make Payments
https://www.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
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
Important Assessment Dates
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/important-assessment-dates
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: July 03, 2025 07:23 AM
Community Meetings
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/community-meetings
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
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/current-use-exemptions
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: October 21, 2025 08:46 AM
Olds Station Proposed Annexation - FAQ
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/olds-station-proposed-annexation-faq
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