Yakima County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Yakima County Washington Property Records 2026

Yakima County Parcel Search, Assessed Values, GIS and Property Tax Lookup

Yakima County gives property owners several different ways to research a parcel. Assessor Jacob Tate’s office provides a hybrid Property Record Card and map, a separate GIS parcel viewer, a characteristic-based property search and a new comparable-sales tool. Those systems help answer questions about ownership of record, residential characteristics, sales, assessed value and parcel location.

Property research does not stop with the Assessor. Treasurer Ilene Thomson collects the 2026 property tax, maintains payment history and handles real-estate transfers through the excise-tax process. Auditor Charles Ross’s Recording Division keeps deeds, easements, plats, surveys, judgments and liens. This guide connects those offices so a taxpayer can move from parcel search to value review, tax payment and recorded-document verification without confusing one record with another.

Hybrid parcel record + map search
Property revalued every year
2027 notice appeal deadline has passed
2026 second-half tax due October 31
Search Yakima Property Assessor Office Search / Pay Taxes Search Deeds & Records
County Assessor Jacob Tate
Assessor phone 509-574-1100
Revaluation Every year
Second-half tax October 31, 2026
Editorial review August 12, 2026
Current August 2026 status

The 2027 Value Appeal Window Has Closed, but the 2026 Tax Year Is Still Active

Yakima County mailed Tax Year 2027 Official Notices of Assessed Value on May 27, 2026. Because Yakima County uses a 60-day filing period for those notices, the county set the 2026 filing deadline at July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. That deadline has passed.
May 27, 2026 2027 Official Notices of Assessed Value were mailed.
July 27, 2026 4:00 p.m. deadline for the ordinary appeal of the newly mailed 2027 value.
October 31, 2026 Statutory second-half due date for the 2026 property-tax bill.
December 31, 2026 Current-use/open-space application deadline for classification in the following assessment year.
Two different records: the value notice mailed in May 2026 is for Tax Year 2027. It is not the same document as your 2026 property-tax bill mailed earlier in the year.
Missed July 27? Do not submit a normal petition assuming it is timely. Contact the Board of Equalization at 509-574-1500 if you believe a special filing circumstance applies.
Route the property question correctly

Assessor vs Treasurer vs Auditor Recording Division

Assessor

  • Fair market value
  • Property Record Card
  • Land/building characteristics
  • Annual revaluation
  • Parcel mapping
  • Senior/disabled exemption
  • Current Use/Open Space
  • Mailing-address owner record

Treasurer

  • 2026 property-tax bill
  • Online payment
  • Payment history
  • Delinquent property tax
  • Tax receipts
  • Real-estate excise tax
  • Foreclosure
  • Taxpayer statement address

Auditor / Recording

  • Deeds
  • Easements
  • Liens
  • Judgments
  • Surveys
  • Plats
  • Recorded-document copies
  • Property Fraud Alert
Most common mistake: the Assessor does not decide how much tax revenue local districts collect. The Assessor establishes fair and uniform taxable property values; taxing districts set budgets and levies, while the Treasurer calculates/collects the resulting tax bill.
Washington terminology: Yakima uses a County Assessor, Treasurer and Auditor. This differs from Florida’s Property Appraiser / Tax Collector terminology. For comparison, see this existing Volusia County Property Appraiser guide.

Choose Your Yakima County Property Task

Find a parcel Use the hybrid Property Record Card/map search.
Find comparable sales Use Yakima County’s characteristic or comparable-sales search tools.
Check the 2027 value Review land/building values from the May 2026 notice.
Check 2026 taxes Use the Treasurer’s Ascend tax system.
Find a deed or lien Use the Auditor Recording Division.
Apply for tax relief Review senior/disabled, current-use and improvement programs.

Jump to the Yakima County Property Information You Need

Yakima provides several different property tools

Which Yakima County Property Search Should You Use?

Tool Best use Where to start
Hybrid Parcel Search / Map General property lookup combining a record card with spatial context. Best first stop for most owners.
GIS Mapping Parcel Search Parcel position and land-information context. Use when geographic context is the main question.
Characteristic Parcel Search Finding properties using physical/property characteristics. Useful for valuation research.
Comparable Search Finding comparable sales to evaluate an assessment. Useful before an appeal.
Treasurer Ascend Tax parcel valuations, assessments, tax bills and payment history. Use when the question is money owed or paid.
Comparable-tool caution: Yakima County describes its comparable search as a new tool and warns that it may still contain issues needing correction. Verify a promising sale before using it as formal appeal evidence.

Six Items to Verify Before Relying on a Yakima County Parcel

Parcel Exact number.
Owner Record name.
Situs Physical location.
Land Acreage/use.
Building Characteristics.
Value Correct tax year.
Do not stop at the owner field. If legal ownership, an easement, lien or boundary affects your decision, move from the Assessor record to the Auditor’s recorded-document system.
Property-card decoder

What Yakima County Property Record Fields Mean

Field What it tells you What to verify
Parcel Number Primary identifier for the tax parcel. Use the same number in Treasurer and map searches.
Owner of Record Owner carried on the assessment roll. Latest recorded deed when legal ownership matters.
Situs Address Physical location associated with the parcel. Assessor if location address is inaccurate.
Land Value Assessor’s market-value component for land. Size, use, location and current-use enrollment.
Improvement Value Value attributed to buildings and taxable improvements. Size, quality, age and condition.
Assessed Value Tax-year value established under Washington market-value rules. Correct tax year before comparing with tax bill.
Sales Transaction information useful for market analysis. Sale date, price and comparability.
Taxing Districts Combination of local districts affecting the levy rate. Do not compare taxes across different district combinations.
Washington assesses at true and fair market value

How Yakima County Determines Property Value

Property characteristics Land, buildings, condition, use and other parcel facts form the appraisal foundation.
Market evidence Sales and comparable properties help establish market behavior.
Fair market value Washington law requires taxable property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value.
Taxable value Exemptions or current-use classification can change the amount subjected to levy calculations.
Market approach Uses sales of comparable properties and market behavior.
Cost approach Estimates replacement cost for a similar improvement, less applicable depreciation.
Income approach Commonly applied to income-producing business or commercial property.
Annual county

Yakima County Revalues Property Every Year

Annual revaluation Yakima County identifies itself as an annual revaluation county.
Value may stay unchanged Annual review does not automatically mean every parcel changes every year.
Physical inspection Each property is physically inspected at least once every six years under the county inspection cycle.
Why the tax year matters: a notice mailed in 2026 can carry a Tax Year 2027 value. Always compare the notice, parcel page and tax bill using the same year before concluding the county made an error.
Value alone does not equal the tax bill

How Yakima County Property Tax Is Calculated

The Treasurer’s published formula uses taxable value and the combined levy rate for the property’s location.

1. Taxable Value Start with the value subject to taxation after applicable exemptions.
2. Levy Rate Add the applicable rates for the property’s county, city, school, fire and other taxing districts.
3. Divide by 1,000 Tax = taxable value × levy rate ÷ 1,000.
Illustrative example only: $400,000 taxable value × an $8.50 hypothetical combined levy rate ÷ 1,000 = $3,400 estimated annual tax. This is not a published Yakima County-wide rate; actual levy combinations vary by property.
Why neighboring taxes can differ: two similarly valued parcels can have different bills because they belong to different combinations of taxing districts, voter-approved levies or exemption programs.
2027 valuation appeal deadline passed

Yakima County Board of Equalization Appeal Process

The special deadline for the 2027 value notice was July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Assessor mailed the notices May 27, 2026, producing the county’s 60-day filing period.
Notice mailed 2027 assessed-value notices.
Check parcel Verify data and valuation.
Find evidence Sales, appraisals, repairs.
Deadline Petition due by 4 p.m.
BOE review Independent county hearing.
State appeal State BTA deadline after BOE decision.

Evidence Yakima County identifies as useful

  • Comparable sales
  • Sale of the subject property
  • Independent appraisal
  • Contractor repair estimates
  • Property-condition photographs
  • Development-limit documents
  • Easement documents affecting value
  • Maps showing access limitations
  • Your opinion of market value
  • Assessor’s Notice of Value
A complete petition must include the value notice. Yakima County states that failure to attach the Assessor’s Notice of Value results in denial of the petition.
No email filing: the Board says emailed petitions/documents are not accepted for the 2026 appeal process. Petitions must be mailed or delivered to the BOE office.
One parcel = one petition. If several parcels are being appealed, submit a separate petition for each.
Do not argue only that the percentage increase or tax bill is too high. The BOE reviews true and fair market value. Evidence should show why the Assessor’s valuation itself is incorrect.
“I am reviewing Yakima County parcel __________. The Tax Year 2027 notice lists total value of __________. My supported opinion of true and fair market value is __________ because __________. Please confirm whether any filing option remains available after the July 27, 2026 deadline.”
Board of Equalization Review current deadline notices, filing instructions, evidence requirements and contact information. Appeal Forms Find real property, personal property, exemption and current-use petition forms.
Keep paying taxes while an appeal is pending. Yakima County instructs taxpayers to pay by the normal deadlines to avoid interest and penalties. If value is later reduced, the Treasurer can issue an adjusted statement or refund as appropriate.
Senior citizen / disabled person relief

Yakima County Senior and Disabled Property Tax Exemption

Current county-published qualification framework

  • Turn 61 before December 31 of the qualifying income year, or meet qualifying disability rules.
  • A qualifying surviving spouse may be eligible beginning at age 57.
  • Gross household income must currently be below $45,000 under the county’s published guidance.
  • The home must be the primary residence occupied for at least six calendar months each year.
  • The applicant cannot receive the same type of exemption on another property.

Current Yakima County income bands

Gross household income County-published exemption level
$0–$33,000 Exemption from regular property taxes on up to $60,000 or 60% of value, whichever is greater, plus 100% of excess levies.
$33,001–$39,000 Exemption from regular property taxes on up to $50,000 or 35% of value, whichever is greater, not to exceed $70,000, plus 100% of excess levies.
$39,001–$45,000 Exemption from 100% of excess levies under the county’s current published guidance.
Income is not simply federal taxable income. Yakima County uses a gross-household-income calculation that can add back income items and allow specific medical/health deductions.
Deferral option: the county also describes a property-tax deferral for qualifying senior/disabled homeowners with income below $40,000, subject to equity and program requirements. Deferred tax becomes a lien rather than a permanent exemption.
Senior / Disabled Exemption Review current qualifications, income bands and deductible-expense guidance.
Especially important for Yakima agricultural land

Open Space, Farm & Agricultural and Timberland Current-Use Valuation

Washington’s Open Space Taxation Act allows qualifying land to be valued according to current use rather than ordinary highest-and-best-use market assumptions.

Open-Open Qualifying privately owned open land preserved for public/resource benefits.
Farm & Agriculture Land devoted primarily to commercial agricultural production, subject to program requirements.
Timber Land primarily used for commercial forest-crop growth and harvest; a forest-management plan is required.
December 31 deadline: Yakima County says applications must be made by December 31 for classification in the following assessment year.
The tax benefit generally applies to land—not improvements. Residences, outbuildings and permanent crops are valued at full market value under the county’s published program explanation.
Know the removal cost before enrolling. Leaving or becoming ineligible for current use can generate additional tax, penalties and interest.
Yakima Current Use / Open Space Review categories, land-value treatment and program requirements.
Open Space questions Assessor: 509-574-1100
Email: assessors.openspace@co.yakima.wa.us
Less-known property tax relief

Destroyed Property and Three-Year Home Improvement Exemption

Damaged or destroyed property A property damaged or destroyed may qualify for a reduced assessed value affecting taxes payable in the following year. Contact the Assessor for the appropriate destroyed-property form.
Single-family improvements A homeowner improving a single-family residence by remodeling or adding rooms may qualify for a three-year exemption from taxes on the value of qualifying physical improvements.
File before completion. Yakima County states that the improvement-exemption application must be filed with the Assessor before the project is completed.
Normal maintenance does not qualify. The program is for qualifying physical improvements rather than routine maintenance.
Reductions, Exemptions & Deferrals Review destroyed-property, improvement, current-use and senior/disabled programs.
Treasurer Ilene Thomson

Yakima County 2026 Property Tax Search and Payment

The 2026 tax roll is in collection. Yakima County scheduled 2026 tax statements for mailing during the week of February 9. First-half tax was due April 30; the remaining second half is due October 31.
Find the parcel number. Search the property through the Assessor first.
Open Yakima County Ascend. Go to Yakima Property Tax Search.
Search by 11-digit parcel number when available. The tax portal requires the parcel format with the dash, such as 123456-78901.
Or search property address. The Ascend search supports street-address lookup and says the city, state and ZIP fields are optional.
Use the percent sign when needed. The county tax search recommends using “%” between street number and street name for broader address results.
Confirm the 2026 tax year. Match parcel, owner/address and total amount before paying.
Review payment status/history. Determine whether the first half has already been paid by you, a mortgage servicer or another party.
Complete payment before the deadline. Save the receipt/confirmation and recheck the parcel after processing.
Courthouse Treasurer 128 N 2nd St., Room 115
Yakima, WA 98901
Drive-through payment 217 N. 1st St.
Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays.
Tax Division 509-574-2800
cntytreasurer@co.yakima.wa.us
October 31, 2026 is a Saturday. The county’s published statutory second-half due date remains October 31. Because county offices operate Monday through Friday, do not rely on an assumed Monday grace period—use the Treasurer’s live instructions and submit payment early.
USPS postmark: Yakima County accepts a federal United States Postal Service postmark as the payment date. A private postage-meter date is not treated the same way.
Paperless option: the Treasurer supports eNoticesOnline registration using the authorization code printed below the parcel number on the annual tax statement.
What happens after a tax deadline

Yakima County Delinquent Tax, Interest and Foreclosure

Situation County-published consequence
First half unpaid after April 30 First-half property tax becomes delinquent May 1.
Second half unpaid after October 31 Second-half property tax becomes delinquent November 1.
Current-year residential real property with four or fewer units County FAQ currently describes 0.75% monthly interest on the applicable current-year delinquency.
Prior years / other parcels County FAQ describes 1% monthly interest.
Certain larger residential and personal-property parcels County FAQ describes additional statutory penalties on June 1 and December 1.
Real property 3+ years delinquent Real-property foreclosure process can begin May 1.
Do not estimate a delinquent payoff yourself. Interest, penalties, assessments and collection fees can depend on parcel type and delinquency history. Get the live payoff amount from the Treasurer.
Foreclosure / Distraint Information Review current foreclosure information, tax-title property and surplus-fund resources.
Auditor Charles Ross

Search Yakima County Deeds, Easements, Liens, Plats and Surveys

Yakima County’s Auditor is the custodian of recorded real-estate documents. The Recording Division maintains deeds, judgments, liens, plats, surveys and other permanent land records.

Free research route Yakima County provides a free online search option for deeds, easements, plat maps and surveys.
Tapestry Designed for occasional paid document research; county currently lists $8.95 per search and $1 per printed page.
Laredo Anywhere Subscription-based, higher-volume land-record research with real-time access.

Recorded-document copy costs

Copy type Current published cost
Non-certified copy $1 per page.
Certified copy $3 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page.
Online copy request County says the online service adds a $10 service fee, plus applicable document/certification charges.
Record availability: documents recorded since February 23, 1997 are available as electronic images. Earlier indexed records and microfilm remain part of the county archive.
Property Fraud Alert: Yakima County’s land-record offices promote a notification service to alert registered users when documents matching their monitored information are recorded.
Research Yakima Land Records Start with the county’s free-search route and use paid/certified options only when necessary.
Closing / ownership-transfer workflow

How a Yakima County Real Property Transfer Moves Through County Offices

Prepare the conveyance document. The deed or other legal instrument establishes the transfer terms.
Complete the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit. Yakima County requires the affidavit for real-property transfers.
Process the transfer through the Treasurer. The Treasurer handles the real-estate excise-tax portion of the transaction.
Record the conveyance with the Auditor. The Recording Division records the deed or other transfer instrument.
Verify the Assessor record later. Allow county systems time to update before assuming a missing new owner is an error.
Tax-record name changes do not transfer title. Changing the taxpayer name or statement mailing address is only for tax-statement delivery. Ownership/vesting changes require proper recorded legal documentation.
Yakima County Property Transfer Requirements Review the Treasurer/Auditor sequence for real property and mobile homes.
Mailing address vs situs address

Correct a Yakima County Property Address

Owner mailing address Submit the Assessor’s online Mailing Address Update form. The form requires the owner name, new address, parcel number and email.

Update Assessor Mailing Address
Taxpayer statement address The Treasurer can update where the tax statement is sent, but this does not change ownership or vesting.

Treasurer Address Forms
Wrong situs/location address? Contact the Assessor at 509-574-1100. The Assessor stores the situs address used in the property record but notes that it does not itself assign situs addresses.
Yakima courthouse property offices

Yakima County Assessor, Treasurer and Auditor Contacts

Assessor — Jacob Tate 128 N 2nd Street, Room 112
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-1100
Toll-free: 800-572-7354
assessor.info@co.yakima.wa.us
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Treasurer — Ilene Thomson 128 N 2nd Street, Room 115
Yakima, WA 98901
Tax Division: 509-574-2800
cntytreasurer@co.yakima.wa.us
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Auditor — Charles Ross Recording Division, Room 117
128 N 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-1400
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Board of Equalization 128 N 2nd Street, Room 232
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-1500
Treasurer drive-through 217 N. 1st Street
Yakima, WA
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Property-search problem solver

Yakima County Assessor Search Troubleshooting

Problem What to do Correct route
Cannot find parcel Try the hybrid map and simplify owner/address criteria. Assessor Search
Need broader property comparison Use Characteristic Search or the new Comparable Search tool. Assessor
Owner appears outdated Check the latest recorded deed and allow transfer processing time. Auditor → Assessor
Building data wrong Gather measurements/photos and contact the Assessor. Assessor
2027 value too high Normal July 27 appeal deadline passed; ask BOE about remaining legal options. BOE
Tax bill seems wrong Verify taxable value, levy rate and exemptions. Assessor + Treasurer
Need payment receipt Search the parcel in Treasurer Ascend and review payment history. Treasurer
Mortgage pays taxes Verify payment online rather than assuming escrow payment occurred. Treasurer
Need deed/easement Use the Auditor’s land-record research system. Recording
Need legal boundary Use deed, plat and licensed survey—not GIS alone. Auditor + Surveyor
Agricultural value question Check Current Use/Open Space enrollment and land qualification. Assessor
Taxes 3+ years delinquent Contact Treasurer foreclosure staff immediately. Treasurer
“I am researching Yakima County parcel __________ at __________. The online record shows __________, but my deed, tax statement, appraisal, survey or other evidence shows __________. Please confirm which office controls this field and what documentation is required to correct or verify it.”
Best due-diligence order

Research a Yakima County Property in This Sequence

1. Assessor Find the correct parcel, characteristics and market value.
2. GIS / Comparable Sales Check map position and value evidence.
3. Treasurer Verify current tax, assessments and payment history.
4. Auditor Verify deed, easements, liens, surveys and plats.
Buying agricultural or rural Yakima County land? Add current-use status, water/irrigation rights, legal access, zoning, floodplain, septic/well, survey, easements, title and development-permit research where relevant. The Assessor parcel card is a starting point rather than a complete property due-diligence file.
Official live-action routes

Yakima County Property Action Center

Search Property Open the hybrid parcel record and map. Review Appeal Status Check BOE deadlines, evidence rules and forms. Search / Pay Tax View 2026 tax account and payment history. Search Land Records Find deeds, easements, plats and surveys.
10 Yakima-specific answers

Yakima County Property Assessor Search & Tax Records FAQs

1. How do I search Yakima County property records?

Use the Yakima County Assessor’s hybrid Property Record Card and map search. The Assessor also provides separate GIS, property-characteristic and comparable-sales searches. After locating the parcel, use the Treasurer tax system for current billing/payment status and the Auditor Recording Division for deeds, easements, liens, plats and surveys.

2. Who is the Yakima County Assessor in 2026?

Jacob Tate is the current Yakima County Assessor. The office is at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 112, Yakima, Washington 98901. The main phone number is 509-574-1100 and the office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3. How often does Yakima County reassess property?

Yakima County is an annual revaluation county, meaning all property is revalued every year even though an individual parcel’s value may remain unchanged. The county also says every property is physically inspected at least once every six years through its inspection-cycle plan.

4. When was the Yakima County 2027 property value appeal deadline?

Yakima County mailed Tax Year 2027 Official Notices of Assessed Value on May 27, 2026 and set the appeal deadline at July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The ordinary filing deadline has therefore passed as of August 2026.

5. When are Yakima County property taxes due in 2026?

First-half 2026 property taxes were due April 30. The statutory second-half due date is October 31, 2026. Taxes become delinquent after the applicable deadline, so taxpayers should verify payment early with the Treasurer.

6. How are Yakima County property taxes calculated?

Washington taxable property is generally assessed at 100% of true and fair market value. Yakima County calculates property tax by multiplying taxable value by the levy rate for the parcel’s taxing area and dividing by 1,000. Exemptions and special-use valuation can change taxable value.

7. What is the Yakima County senior or disabled property tax exemption income limit?

Yakima County’s current published guidance uses a gross household income ceiling below $45,000 and requires other age, disability, ownership/occupancy and primary-residence conditions. The amount of relief depends on the household-income band.

8. Can Yakima agricultural land receive a reduced property value?

Qualifying open space, farm and agricultural land, and timberland can be valued according to current use rather than ordinary highest-and-best-use market value. Yakima County says applications must be filed by December 31 for classification in the following assessment year. Improvements remain valued at full market value.

9. Where do I search Yakima County deeds and property liens?

The Yakima County Auditor Recording Division maintains deeds, judgments, liens, plats, surveys and other recorded land documents. The county provides a free online research route as well as paid Tapestry and Laredo options for users who need additional access.

10. What should I do if the Yakima County online property record is wrong?

Identify the incorrect field first. Contact the Assessor for value, property characteristics, situs address or owner-record questions; the Treasurer for tax bills, payment or tax-statement mailing information; and the Auditor Recording Division for deeds, easements, liens or other recorded documents. Keep the parcel number and supporting evidence ready.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Yakima County Assessor Jacob Tate, property-search tools, 2027 value notice, comparable-sales tools and Assessor contact information. Hybrid Parcel Search County-linked Property Record Card and map. Parcel Information Assessor search, tax search and Yakimap routes. Valuation & Tax Appraisal methods, annual valuation information and appeal framework. Board of Equalization May 27 notice, July 27, 2026 deadline and appeal-evidence requirements. Yakima County Treasurer Ilene Thomson, 2026 tax roll, February statements, tax office and drive-through payment information. Tax & Special Assessment April 30 and October 31 payment dates and tax-statement information. Senior / Disabled Exemption Current $45,000 income ceiling, income bands, age/disability and occupancy rules. Open Space / Current Use Open-open, farm/agriculture, timber and land-value treatment. Reductions & Deferrals December 31 current-use deadline, destroyed property and improvement exemption. Auditor Recording Division Deeds, liens, judgments, plats, surveys and Property Fraud Alert. Land Record Research Free search, Tapestry, Laredo and document-copy access.
Verified for this article: current Assessor Jacob Tate, current Treasurer Ilene Thomson, current Auditor Charles Ross, Assessor/Treasurer/Recording office addresses and hours, hybrid parcel search, GIS and characteristic-search routes, annual revaluation, six-year physical-inspection cycle, 100% fair-market-value assessment rule, May 27, 2026 mailing of Tax Year 2027 value notices, July 27, 2026 appeal deadline, evidence requirements, 2026 tax-roll certification, April 30/October 31 payment dates, senior/disabled exemption rules, current-use categories and December 31 application date, improvement/destroyed-property programs, delinquency rules, property-transfer sequence and recorded-document copy fees.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Yakima County Washington, the Yakima County Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, Board of Equalization, Washington State Department of Revenue, Spatialest, Aumentum, Yakimap, Property Fraud Alert or any government agency or property-data provider.

Property ownership, assessed values, exemptions, levy rates, tax balances, appeal deadlines, current-use eligibility, income thresholds, interest rules, fees, officeholders and online systems can change. Verify time-sensitive information directly with the responsible official office before appealing an assessment, paying taxes, buying property, applying for an exemption or making a legal decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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