If the Board decreases the value of my property, how will that affect my taxes?

If the Board decreases your value, the Assessor's records will be adjusted and the Treasurer's Office will either:

  1. Send a revised tax statement if the decision occurs before April 30th or October 31st of the tax year
  2. Issue a refund if your full year's taxes have already been paid (WAC 458-14-116(3)) - this process may take a couple of months to complete

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1. How do I appeal?
2. When must I appeal?
3. I appealed last year's valuation but haven't had a hearing or decision from the Board. Do I need to appeal again this year?
4. What information is required to file an appeal?
5. What types of evidence should I provide?
6. Why should I include comparable sales and how do I find them?
7. What is meant by the valuation date?
8. What if there are no sales comparable to my property?
9. What if I don't have time to gather all the evidence by the petition deadline?
10. When will I have a hearing?
11. What can I expect at the hearing?
12. Can I reschedule my hearing?
13. May I submit additional information at the hearing?
14. When will I receive a decision?
15. What if I am not satisfied with the Board's decision?
16. What if my taxes are due before I have a hearing or receive a decision?
17. If the Board decreases the value of my property, how will that affect my taxes?