Heads up, property owners in Snohomish County. You'll soon receive your new assessment notices in the mail, with mail-outs starting this Friday. A heads-up straight from the Snohomish County Assessor's Office reveals that there's been a pretty consistent increase in the value of residential and commercial properties—6.26% and 2.68% on average, respectively. This uptick, based on the January 1 assessments, reflects the real estate market's performance in 2024, as noted in Snohomish County's official announcement.
For those digging into the details, property characteristics and accuracy can be checked on the Assessor's website. If you find something off, there's a hotline for both residential (425-388-6555) and commercial properties (425-388-3390). Make sure to also leverage the SCOPI map and the multitude of resources offered on the mentioned website. You could, discuss values with the Assessor's Office appraisal staff, or if need be, file an appeal with the Board of Equalization. The Assessor's Office emphasizes valuing property at 100% of its market value as of January 1, so that's what your 2025 assessment is meant to reflect.
If reviews of your assessed value lead to questions or the need for a heart-to-heart, County Assessor Linda Hjelle suggests reaching out to her office and speaking directly with an appraiser. It appears quite a few concerns get straightened out through these discussions. Should you still find the need to appeal, keep in mind there's a 60-day window post-mailing notice to petition with the Board of Equalization, as stated in the county's notice.
For those feeling the pinch of property taxes, there might be some relief in sight. Programs like the Senior Citizens / Persons with Disabilities Exemption offer a bit of a break, assuming you meet the criteria. In 2024, to qualify for the tax reduction your household can drum up to $75,000—thanks to SHB 1355 raising the income threshold limit. More details for interested parties are available over on the Assessor's dedicated web page.
Finally, if there's a mistake with your mailing or property address, Snohomish County has a way to fix that. All it takes is mailing your corrections to the Treasurer or Assessor's Office, or if time's of the essence, opt for email or the electronic form featured on their respective webpages. For any additional questions, County Assessor Linda Hjelle and her team are ready to assist during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.
