Kitsap County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Kitsap County, Washington Property Guide • 2026

Search Kitsap Property Values, Tax Bills, Parcel Maps, Sales and Deeds

Kitsap County real and personal property is assessed by Assessor Phil Cook. The county’s Parcel Details system brings assessment value, taxpayer information, building data, value history, tax descriptions, sales history, tax bills and payment receipts into one property record.

Washington separates valuation from collection. The Assessor establishes taxable value at 100% of true and fair market value; Treasurer Peter J. Boissonneau collects the resulting tax; and Auditor Paul Andrews maintains deeds, easements, liens, plats and other recorded documents.

Search by parcel number or street address
2026 appeal deadline: August 31
Check tax bills and 6-year receipt history
Connect GIS, deeds, permits and tax relief
Search Parcel Details Pay Property Tax Open Parcel Map Search Recorded Documents
County Assessor Phil Cook
Assessor phone 360-337-5777
Treasurer Peter J. Boissonneau
Next tax payment October 31
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
OPEN DEADLINE • August 7, 2026

Kitsap County 2026 Property Assessment Appeals Are Still Open

If you received a 2026 Change of Value Notice, you currently have a live appeal window. Kitsap mailed 27,340 assessment-year 2026 value notices on June 26, 2026. The notices are dated June 29, making Monday, August 31, 2026 the deadline to file a Board of Equalization appeal.
27,340 notices Change of Value Notices were mailed June 26.
Notice date June 29, 2026.
Appeal deadline August 31, 2026.
Tax year affected These assessed values calculate property taxes payable in 2027.
Critical year-label distinction: Your 2026 tax bill is the bill being collected during 2026 from an earlier assessment year. The new 2026 assessed value on the June 2026 Notice of Value is used for taxes payable in 2027.
Another open 2026 deadline: Kitsap’s Limited Income Deferral application is due September 1, 2026 for qualified homeowners who need help with the second property-tax installment.
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Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor or Board of Equalization?

Assessor

  • Assessed value
  • Property characteristics
  • Taxpayer of record
  • Sales comparables
  • Current Use
  • Senior exemptions
  • Business personal property

Treasurer

  • Current tax bill
  • Tax payments
  • Payment receipts
  • Delinquent balances
  • Payment plans
  • Tax foreclosure
  • Excise-tax processing

Auditor / Recording

  • Deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Easements
  • Liens
  • Releases
  • Recorded plats
  • Certified document copies

Board of Equalization

  • Value appeals
  • Exemption denials
  • Current Use appeals
  • Destroyed-property appeals
  • Forest classification
  • Hearing decisions
  • Due-process review
You cannot directly appeal the amount of tax to the Board of Equalization. The Board reviews Assessor determinations such as property value and exemption decisions. Taxing-district budgets and levy rates are separate issues.

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Parcel Details field decoder

What Kitsap County Property Records Actually Prove

Record field What it means What to do with it
Tax Account / Parcel Number County identifier for the assessed parcel. Use across Assessor, tax, map and recorded-document searches.
Taxpayer of Record Person/entity receiving assessment and tax correspondence. Do not treat this alone as proof of legal ownership.
Site Address Physical address maintained for the tax parcel. Vacant parcels may not have one.
Mailing Address Where county assessment/tax correspondence is sent. Correct it promptly after a move.
Assessed Value Kitsap’s taxable appraisal at 100% of true and fair market value before exemptions. Compare with comparable sales and property characteristics.
Value History Prior annual valuations. Identify market, remodel or correction changes.
Tax Description Assessor’s abbreviated property description. Do not substitute it for the complete deed legal description.
Tax Bill Treasurer’s payable property-tax statement. Use this—not the assessed value—to determine exact payment.
Tax Receipts Historical payments posted by the Treasurer. Check escrow and prior payment activity.
Sales Recorded or assessor-recognized property transfers. Use as appraisal research, then verify legal transfer through Auditor Recording.
Taxpayer of record is not legal title. Kitsap’s Assessor expressly says the taxpayer shown in parcel records does not convey ownership. Search the recorded deed through the Auditor when ownership matters.
Washington annual revaluation system

How Kitsap County Assesses Property in 2026

Washington requires taxable property to be assessed at 100% of true and fair market value. Kitsap reviews and updates property annually using market activity, while state law requires physical inspection at least once every six years.

1. January 1 Property is assessed for the new assessment year.
Physical status matters.
2. Market analysis Appraisers review sales and property characteristics.
Market change is reviewed annually.
3. Physical inspection Every property must be physically inspected at least once every six years.
New construction can be inspected separately.
4. Value notice A Change of Value Notice is mailed when assessed value changes.
2026 notices were dated June 29.
5. Following-year tax 2026 assessed values become the value base for taxes payable in 2027.
Levy rates are added later.
Your assessed value and tax bill can move differently. Levy rates are calculated from the budgets of the taxing districts serving your parcel, so a value increase does not automatically equal the same percentage increase in tax.
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2026

How to Appeal a Kitsap County 2026 Property Value

Call the Assessor first. Contact 360-337-5777 and ask an appraiser to review the property record and valuation.
Open Parcel Details. Save the 2026 value, previous value, property characteristics and relevant sales information.
Read your June 2026 Change of Value Notice. The notices affecting taxes payable in 2027 were mailed June 26 and dated June 29.
Prepare one petition per parcel. The Board requires separate appeals for separate tax parcels.
Attach the Change of Value Notice. The Board specifically requires a copy when the appeal relates to the June notice.
Submit clear and convincing evidence. The burden is on the taxpayer to demonstrate that the Assessor’s valuation is incorrect.
File by August 31, 2026. Your petition must be postmarked or received electronically by the Board by the deadline.
Keep proof of filing. Save email confirmation or use trackable/postmarked mail.
Prepare for an informal hearing. Kitsap schedules Board hearings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as needed, in person or telephonically.
Use the next appeal level if necessary. A Board of Equalization decision can be appealed to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals.

Appeal evidence checklist

  • June 2026 Change of Value Notice
  • Parcel Details printout
  • Comparable property sales
  • Independent appraisal
  • Interior/exterior photos
  • Repair estimates
  • Square-footage correction
  • Land-size evidence
  • Permit/construction records
  • Condition or access evidence
No value notice? Kitsap’s normal rule is July 1 or within 60 days after a value-change notice, whichever is later. The Board says a taxpayer filing after July 1 without receiving a notice may need a Good Cause waiver.
Assessor Appeal Instructions Confirm the 2026 deadline and review Assessor guidance. Board of Equalization Download petition information and review hearing rules.
Board contact 360-337-4424
Kitsap County Board of Equalization
614 Division Street MS-4
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Assessment year vs payable year

Kitsap County Property Tax Calendar for 2026

Tax statements Treasurer mails annual tax statements in February.
First half due First property-tax installment deadline.
Value notices mailed 27,340 assessment-year 2026 change notices.
2026 value appeal Deadline for June Change of Value Notices.
Limited-income deferral Deadline for second-half tax deferral application.
Second half due Statutory second-installment date.
Current Use Farm, Open Space and Forest applications due for future tax treatment.
If annual tax is $50 or less: the entire amount is due April 30. If the tax is more than $50, the first half is due April 30 and the remaining half is due October 31.
October 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday. Kitsap’s AutoPay documents state that an automatic payment scheduled on a weekend processes on the following business day. If you are using mail, a manual payment or another method, verify timing with the Treasurer rather than assuming every payment channel handles the weekend identically.
InvoiceCloud payment costs

Kitsap County Online Property Tax Payment Fees

Online electronic check Free
Online card 2.95% of payment
Apple Pay / Google Pay 2.95%
Venmo / PayPal 2.95%
Phone eCheck $1.95 service fee
Phone card 2.95% plus $1.95
In-person card 2.95%
Monthly prepayment $2 monthly fee for Kitsap’s separate ACH prepayment plan.
Useful free option: Paying online by electronic check currently has no transaction fee.
Ballot drop boxes: Kitsap partners with the Auditor to accept property-tax payments at secure ballot drop boxes during designated periods around tax deadlines. The county states timely deposits during the authorized window are treated as on time.
Official Payment Options Choose eCheck, card, mail, phone, AutoPay, drop box or in-person payment.
Automated phone payment 866-748-0402
Available 24/7 through the county’s vendor.
Why there is no single Kitsap tax rate

How Assessed Value Becomes Your Property Tax Bill

Assessed Value The Assessor values property at 100% of market value.
Levy Code The parcel’s location determines which taxing districts overlap it.
Total Levy Rate Each applicable district’s rate is combined on the property-tax statement.
Basic formula:
Assessed Value ÷ 1,000 × Total Levy Rate = property tax before separate assessments or adjustments.

A Kitsap parcel can be served by a different combination of taxing districts depending on whether it lies in Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Port Orchard or unincorporated Kitsap County, and depending on its fire, school, library, port and other district boundaries.

Do not copy a neighbor’s tax rate. Nearby homes can fall in different levy codes or special districts. Open your own Tax Bill and review its tax-distribution lines.
Kitsap Levy Information Review taxing-district rules, levy limitations, tax distribution and current assessment books.
2026 household income limit: $65,000

Kitsap Senior, Disabled & Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Kitsap’s 2026 exemption uses 2025 household income. The maximum qualifying combined disposable income is currently $65,000.

$46,000 or less Exempt from voted/excess levies plus a regular-levy reduction based on the greater of $60,000 or 60% of assessed value.
$46,001–$56,000 Exempt from voted/excess levies plus a regular-levy reduction based on $50,000 or 35% of assessed value, with the statutory cap.
$56,001–$65,000 Exempt from voted/excess or special levies.

Basic 2026 qualifications

  • Own the qualifying home
  • Use it as principal residence
  • Occupy it more than six months
  • Age 61 by Dec. 31, 2025, or qualifying disability
  • 80%+ service-connected disabled veteran can qualify
  • 2025 household income of $65,000 or less
  • Include spouse/domestic-partner income
  • Include resident co-owner income
Value continues to be assessed: The Assessor still appraises the property every year even when a qualifying senior/disabled taxable value is frozen for exemption purposes. New remodel value can be added to the frozen value.
Renewal cycle: Kitsap says exemption recipients generally submit a renewal every four years and must report important status changes between renewals.
Apply for the 2026 Exemption Gather complete 2025 income records → open the new application → upload supporting documents → monitor the Assessor’s response.
OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Limited-Income Second-Half Property Tax Deferral

This is one of the most useful current deadlines for a homeowner who cannot comfortably make the second 2026 property-tax installment.

Income limit $57,000 or less.
Ownership Own the home for more than five years.
Residence Primary residence; occupancy rules apply.
Deadline September 1.
Pay the first-half tax. The April 30 first installment must have been paid.
Calculate household disposable income. The current limit is $57,000.
Check ownership duration. You must have owned the qualifying home more than five years.
Check property equity. Deferred taxes cannot exceed 40% of your equity under this program.
File with the Assessor by September 1. Do not send the application to the Treasurer even though it affects a tax payment.
Understand the lien. Washington pays the deferred second installment; the amount plus interest becomes a lien that must later be repaid.
Limited Income Deferral Review eligibility and submit the application before September 1.
Separate senior/disabled deferral option

Senior & Disabled Property Tax Deferral

A senior/disabled deferral postpones tax rather than eliminating it. Washington pays qualifying deferred taxes to Kitsap County and records a state lien for the amount paid plus interest.

Age Generally age 60 by December 31 of the year you apply, or qualifying disability.
Income Current Kitsap limit: $68,803 or less.
Equity Deferred taxes cannot exceed 80% of property equity.
If income is $65,000 or less: Kitsap requires the homeowner to also apply for the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption program.
This program requires annual deferral applications. It is different from the exemption program’s four-year renewal cycle.
Open Space • Farm & Agriculture • Forest

Kitsap County Current Use Property Tax Programs

Washington’s Current Use system can value qualifying land according to its qualifying use rather than ordinary highest-and-best-use market value.

Code 830 Current Use Farm & Agriculture
Code 940 Current Use Open Space
Code 880 Designated Forest Land
Code 950 Partially Designated Forest Land
Long processing timeline: An application received by December 31, 2026 is reviewed in 2027. If approved, the first reduced tax bill generally arrives in 2028.
Removal can be expensive. Current Use and Designated Forest Land removal can create compensating/back taxes. Designated Forest Land can involve the current year plus as many as nine prior years.
Building a house? Kitsap says a one-acre homesite generally must be removed from Current Use before building, although certain larger qualifying farm properties can have different treatment.
Current Use Applications Choose Farm & Agriculture, Open Space or Designated Forest Land → review eligibility → submit by December 31.
Apply before construction is completed

Three-Year Residential Improvement Exemption

Kitsap homeowners improving an existing residence may qualify for a temporary property-tax exemption on eligible new improvement value.

Maximum eligible improvement Up to 30% of the home’s current assessed value can qualify under Washington law.
Exemption period Eligible improvement value can be excluded from taxable value for three years.
File first Application must be submitted before construction completion.
Not every project qualifies. Kitsap excludes items such as swimming pools, landscaping, fences and outbuildings, and ordinary maintenance such as roofing, paint, windows and septic work is typically excluded.
Frequency limit: The exemption cannot be granted on the same dwelling more than once in a five-year period.
Residential Improvement Exemption Apply before completion → describe the project → provide permit/construction information → notify Assessor when construction finishes.
Fire, storm or other qualifying destruction

Destroyed Property Assessment Reduction & Tax Refund

Washington allows Kitsap to reduce assessed value when qualifying real or personal property is destroyed or substantially damaged.

Value reduction Assessor can reduce value based on the date and extent of qualifying destruction.
Application period Kitsap states the application can be submitted within three years from the date of destruction.
Possible tax refund Treasurer can process an abatement/refund when taxes were already paid on value later reduced.

Useful documentation

  • Fire or incident report
  • Insurance inspection
  • Insurance claim documents
  • Licensed contractor bids
  • Before/after photographs
  • Date of destruction
Keep paying taxes when due unless instructed otherwise. Kitsap recommends avoiding late penalties while the destroyed-property adjustment is being reviewed.
Destroyed Property Application Review qualification → attach damage evidence → submit to the Assessor.
2026 filing period closed April 30

Kitsap Business Personal Property Assessment

Washington taxes business equipment, machinery, furniture, fixtures and other taxable personal property separately from land and buildings.

Annual listing Every business owner with taxable equipment must file each year.
2026 deadline April 30, 2026.
Information required Equipment description, original acquisition year and original cost.
Late penalty 5% per month late, up to 25%.
No filing Assessor can establish an estimated value that may not depreciate normally.
Sole proprietor relief Qualifying sole proprietors can receive a $15,000 Head of Family personal-property exemption.
The online 2026 filing portal is closed, but the obligation did not disappear. Kitsap advises late filers to file as soon as possible rather than leaving the account unreported.
Business Personal Property Review late filing, new/existing account forms, asset categories and business closure procedures.
Kitsap Parcel Search map

Use Parcel GIS for Shoreline, Wetland, Slope and Permit Context

Kitsap’s Parcel Search is more than a tax map. It can help identify the parcel, taxpayer, address, permits, taxing geography and environmental layers relevant to shoreline and development research.

Property location Search and click the parcel to display basic account information.
DCD Permit Info Use parcel links to move into development and permit records.
Shoreline layer Kitsap identifies Shoreline Environment Designations in the Parcel Search themes.
Critical slopes Map layers can indicate potential geologic-hazard areas.
Wetland / stream context Environmental layers can flag areas needing field verification.
District context Use the parcel’s location to understand tax and government jurisdiction.
Do not use Parcel Search as a legal survey. Kitsap repeatedly warns that mapped critical areas and parcel lines are not substitutes for field review, deeds, recorded surveys or professional boundary work.
Open Kitsap Parcel Search Enter parcel/address → click the mapped parcel → review account and DCD links → turn on only the layers relevant to your question.
Auditor recorded-document search

How to Search Kitsap County Deeds, Easements, Liens and Plats

Auditor Paul Andrews oversees Recording. Kitsap’s online index contains recorded documents from January 1987 to the present.

Copy the 14-digit parcel number. Get it from Parcel Details before opening the recorded-document system.
Open Auditor Recording. Use the official recorded-document index.
Search a person as Last Name then First Name. Kitsap instructs users not to place a comma between the names.
Search parcel number without dashes. Enter the complete 14-digit parcel number.
Add an approximate recording date. This can sharply narrow common-name results.
Filter by document type. Narrow results to deeds, easements, deeds of trust, liens, releases, surveys or another instrument.
Use property description when necessary. Plat name, lot/block or Section-Township-Range information can help.
Match the recorded legal description. Do not rely only on the Assessor’s abbreviated tax description.
Request an official copy when needed. Recording provides copy and certified-copy services.
Use title assistance for legal conclusions. Auditor staff record/index documents but cannot provide legal advice or a title opinion.
Full legal description: Kitsap advises owners to use the deed, a title company or the most recent recorded deed when a complete legal boundary description is required.
Buyer / owner scenarios

Which Kitsap County Records Should You Check?

Situation Records to check Best next action
Buying a home Parcel Details, Tax Bill, Tax Receipts, deed, easements and Parcel Search. Match the parcel number and full legal description before closing.
Buying waterfront property Parcel GIS, shoreline designation, deed, surveys, permits and critical areas. Do not treat the web map as proof of shoreline or setback rights.
2026 value increased June Notice of Value, value history, sales and building data. File BOE appeal by August 31 if evidence supports a lower value.
Senior homeowner 2025 income, age/disability proof and principal-residence evidence. Screen for the $65,000 exemption before considering deferral.
Can’t make second-half tax Income, equity, ownership duration and first-half payment. Review Limited Income Deferral before September 1.
Farm / forest purchase Current Use code, deed, parcel size and removal/continuance requirements. Calculate possible compensating tax before changing use.
Major home remodel Assessed value, permits and construction schedule. Apply for Residential Improvement Exemption before completion.
Business purchase Personal-property listing and Treasurer lien status. Verify unpaid personal-property taxes before acquiring equipment.
Port Orchard County Campus

Kitsap Assessor, Treasurer and Auditor Contact Information

Kitsap County Assessor Phil Cook
Mailing: 614 Division Street MS-22
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Office: 619 Division Street, 2nd Floor
360-337-5777
assessor@kitsap.gov
Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.–Noon
Kitsap County Treasurer Peter J. Boissonneau
Mailing: PO Box 169
Port Orchard, WA 98366-0169
Office: 619 Division Street
360-337-7135
treasurer@kitsap.gov
Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kitsap County Auditor – Recording Auditor Paul Andrews
614 Division Street MS-31
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-337-4935
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Board of Equalization 619 Division Street
4th Floor, Room 442
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-337-4424
Business Personal Property Assessor-administered
Main Assessor line:
360-337-5777
County help Parcel, development and general county routing:
360-337-5777

Kitsap Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address search finds nothing Simplify the address or search parcel/account number. Assessor
Vacant land has no address Search tax parcel number or use Parcel Search map. Assessor
Taxpayer shown is not current owner Search the latest recorded deed through Auditor Recording. Auditor
2026 value notice seems high Review comparables and contact an appraiser before August 31 appeal deadline. Assessor / BOE
Tax bill differs from value change Remember 2026 assessment values are for taxes payable in 2027. Assessor / Treasurer
Need exact amount due Open Tax Bill in Parcel Details rather than calculating from assessment alone. Treasurer
Mortgage company may have paid Open Tax Receipts before submitting a duplicate payment. Treasurer
Can’t afford October payment Check Limited Income Deferral before September 1. Assessor
Senior income below $65,000 Apply for the exemption before relying only on a deferral. Assessor
Current Use land being sold Review continuance/removal and compensating-tax consequences before closing. Assessor
Need an easement Search Auditor recorded documents by owner, parcel, date and document type. Auditor Recording
Map line conflicts with fence Use recorded survey/deed and a licensed surveyor. Auditor / Surveyor
“I am researching Kitsap County tax parcel __________ at __________. Please confirm the assessment year, current assessed value, taxpayer of record, tax levy code and whether my question belongs with the Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor or Board of Equalization.”
Official action center

Kitsap County Property Search & Tax Links

Parcel Details Value, taxpayer, building data, tax bill, receipts and sales. Parcel Search Map Property lines, DCD links, shoreline and environmental context. 2026 Appeal August 31 deadline for June value notices. Pay Property Tax Free online eCheck or other payment methods. Senior / Disabled Relief 2026 exemption using 2025 income. Sept. 1 Deferral Limited-income second-half property tax assistance. Current Use Farm, Open Space and Designated Forest Land applications. Recorded Documents Deeds, liens, easements, releases, plats and surveys.
Exactly 10 Kitsap-specific questions

Kitsap County Property Assessor FAQs

1. How do I search Kitsap County property records?

Use the official Kitsap Parcel Details system at psearch.kitsap.gov/pdetails. Search by tax account/parcel information or street address, open the correct parcel and review assessed value, taxpayer information, building data, value history, sales, tax bill and payment receipts.

2. Who is the Kitsap County Assessor in 2026?

Phil Cook is the Kitsap County Assessor. The Assessor’s Office is located at 619 Division Street in Port Orchard and can be reached at 360-337-5777 or assessor@kitsap.gov.

3. When is the Kitsap County 2026 assessment appeal deadline?

Kitsap mailed 27,340 Change of Value Notices on June 26, 2026, dated June 29. For those notices, the Board of Equalization appeal deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026. A copy of the notice should be included with the appeal petition.

4. Are the 2026 assessed values used for my 2026 property-tax bill?

No. The assessment-year 2026 values mailed in June 2026 are used to calculate property taxes payable in 2027. The property taxes being collected during calendar year 2026 come from the previous assessment cycle.

5. When are Kitsap County property taxes due?

If the annual tax is more than $50, the first half is due April 30 and the second half is due October 31. If the total annual tax is $50 or less, the full amount is due April 30. The Treasurer mails tax statements in February.

6. What are Kitsap County online property-tax payment fees?

Online electronic-check property tax payments are currently free. Online debit, credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and PayPal payments currently carry a 2.95% vendor fee. Different charges apply to phone payments.

7. What is the 2026 Kitsap senior property-tax exemption income limit?

For a 2026 Senior Citizen, Disabled Person or qualifying Disabled Veteran property-tax exemption, Kitsap uses 2025 household information and a maximum combined disposable income of $65,000. Different exemption levels apply at $46,000 or less, $46,001–$56,000 and $56,001–$65,000.

8. Is there a property-tax deferral deadline still open in August 2026?

Yes. Kitsap’s Limited Income Deferral application is due September 1. The program can defer the second installment for a qualifying primary-residence owner with income of $57,000 or less who meets ownership, occupancy, equity and first-half-payment requirements.

9. Where do I search Kitsap County deeds and easements?

Use the Kitsap County Auditor’s recorded-document index. Records from January 1987 to the present can be searched by name, date, 14-digit parcel number without dashes, property description or document type.

10. Is the Kitsap Parcel Search map a legal survey?

No. Kitsap’s parcel and environmental mapping tools are useful for property research, but the county warns that mapped parcel lines, critical areas and environmental layers are not substitutes for a survey or field verification. Use deeds, recorded surveys and a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries matter.

Official Kitsap County Sources

Kitsap County Assessor Phil Cook, office contacts, assessment services, exemptions and property tools. Parcel Details Assessment value, tax bill, receipts, building data, sales and parcel information. 2026 Assessment Appeal 27,340 notices, June 29 notice date and August 31 appeal deadline. Board of Equalization Filing deadline, petition procedure, hearing information and appeal jurisdiction. Kitsap County Treasurer Peter Boissonneau, February statements and April/October tax deadlines. Payment Options Free eCheck, 2.95% digital/card fees, phone, AutoPay and drop-box options. Senior / Disabled Exemption $65,000 2026 income ceiling and qualification requirements. Limited Income Deferral $57,000 income ceiling and September 1 filing deadline. Current Use Open Space, Farm & Agriculture and Designated Forest Land programs. Residential Improvement Three-year exemption and pre-completion application rule. Business Personal Property April 30 annual listing and late-filing information. Kitsap Auditor Recording Deeds, easements, liens, plats, e-recording and copy services.
Verified for this 2026 guide: current Assessor, Treasurer and Auditor; Parcel Details workflow; taxpayer-of-record limitation; annual valuation and six-year inspection rule; June 2026 value-notice mailing; August 31 appeal deadline; 2026 tax due dates; payment fees; Senior/Disabled exemption thresholds; senior/disabled and limited-income deferrals; Current Use timing; Residential Improvement Exemption; Destroyed Property; business-personal-property filing; Parcel Search GIS; and Auditor recorded-document search.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Kitsap County, the Kitsap County Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, Board of Equalization, Washington State Department of Revenue or any payment vendor.

Assessed values, levy rates, tax balances, payment fees, exemptions, income thresholds, application rules, appeal periods, office hours and online systems can change. Verify deadline-sensitive, tax-payment, closing or legal actions with the responsible government office.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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