Walla County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Walla Walla County Washington Property Records 2026

Walla Walla County Assessor Property Search, Parcel Maps, 2026 Taxes & Assessment Records

The Walla Walla County Assessor maintains the county’s property valuation and parcel records, while the Walla Walla County Treasurer handles property-tax collection. The county’s combined PropertyAccess system makes this unusually convenient because a single parcel page can connect ownership, land and building data, assessment history, taxing districts, current tax statements, sales history and a parcel map.

There is one important 2026 distinction: 2026 property-tax statements are already active, while the separate 2026 assessment year used for taxes payable in 2027 is still being completed. Current PropertyAccess pages may therefore show the new appraisal year as “2026 – 2027” while displaying N/A for uncertified 2026 value fields.

Search owner, street address or parcel number
Review current 2026 tax statements
Track 2026 assessment values for taxes due in 2027
Open parcel map, sales & recorded deed records
Search Walla Walla Property Open Parcel Map Pay Property Taxes Search Recorded Documents
County Assessor Byron Burres
Assessor phone 509-524-2560
Assessment basis 100% true & fair value
Next tax deadline October 31, 2026
Editorial review August 13, 2026
Current August 13, 2026 position

2026 Taxes Are Live, but the 2026 Assessment Roll for 2027 Taxes Is Still Being Completed

The Walla Walla County PropertyAccess system currently contains 2026 property-tax statements. At the same time, property pages selected for appraisal year 2026 are labeled “2026 – 2027,” and current pages can state that the year is not certified and therefore display N/A for the new assessment values.
2026 tax bills are active Current parcel pages show first-half and second-half base amounts and payment status for tax year 2026.
First half has passed Washington’s first-half property-tax deadline was April 30.
Second half is next If at least the first half was paid on time, the remaining second half is due October 31.
2026 appraisal year → 2027 taxes Washington assessment-year values are used to determine taxes payable the following year.
New values may still show N/A The county portal expressly marks an uncertified 2026 assessment year with N/A value fields.
Annual revaluation county Washington DOR classifies Walla Walla as an annual-revaluation county with a six-year physical inspection cycle.
Do not confuse “2026 tax bill” with “2026 assessment year.” The bill being paid now is tax year 2026. The current 2026 appraisal work generally establishes values used for taxes payable in 2027.
Use the correct Walla Walla County office

Assessor vs Treasurer vs Auditor Recording Department

County Assessor

  • Owner and property search
  • Market / assessed value
  • Land and improvements
  • Property characteristics
  • Current-use classification
  • Senior / disability exemptions
  • Personal property
  • Parcel mapping
  • Assessment appeals
  • Levy calculations

County Treasurer

  • Property-tax statements
  • First / second-half balances
  • Online payment
  • Delinquent balance
  • Interest and penalties
  • Payment history
  • Property-tax foreclosure
  • Tax receipt questions

County Auditor / Recorder

  • Recorded deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Liens
  • Reconveyances
  • Easements
  • Recorded plats
  • Official document copies
  • Certified copies
Useful Walla Walla feature: the county PropertyAccess parcel page combines Assessor and Treasurer information, so you can often find ownership, assessment history and tax-statement details without opening separate lookup systems.

Choose Your Walla Walla County Property Task

Search an address Find the parcel and save its Property ID and parcel number.
Review property value Check land, improvements, market, appraised and taxable-value history.
Check 2026 taxes Review first-half, second-half, interest, payment and taxing-jurisdiction details.
Search recent sales Use Walla Walla County’s dedicated Sales Search filters.
Open parcel map Inspect geographic location, neighboring parcels and tax-area context.
Find a deed Carry the owner/deed information into the Auditor’s EagleWeb system.

Jump to the Walla Walla Property Record You Need

Property ID, address, DBA and advanced search

Walla Walla County Property Search Fields Explained

Property ID A short internal account identifier shown prominently on each PropertyAccess parcel page.
Street Address Search using street number plus full or partial street name.
Parcel Number Walla Walla’s parcel identifier can encode township, range, section and map coordinates.
Advanced Search Add subdivision, township, range, tax year, property type or other criteria to narrow results.
Doing Business As Useful when researching commercial or personal-property records.
Subdivision Helpful for platted residential developments.
Township / Range Useful for rural and agricultural land.
Property Type Narrow the search to real, personal or other available record types.
Walla Walla uses a structured parcel identifier

How to Read a Walla Walla County Parcel Number

The county’s own property-search instructions describe its parcel number as a structured number in a 6-6-4 format.

First 6 digits Describe township, range and section using two digits for each component.
Next 6 digits Represent x-y map coordinates using three digits for each coordinate.
Final 4 characters Used when additional parcel description is needed.
Search shortcut: if the parcel number ends in zeros, the county search instructions say you may enter the number only through the last non-zero digit when using its parcel search.

Verify These Six Fields Before Using a Walla Walla Parcel Record

Property ID Account
Parcel Number Map key
Owner Assessment
Situs Address Location
Tax Area Levy area
Year 2026 vs 2027
Understand PropertyAccess terminology

Walla Walla Property Record Field Decoder

Market Value Washington requires taxable property to be valued at 100% of its true and fair market value unless a specific law provides otherwise.
Taxable Value Value remaining after applicable current-use treatment and exemptions.
Current Use Agricultural/open-space property can have a lower qualifying use value than unrestricted market value.
Productivity Loss Difference between market value and qualifying productivity/current-use appraisal shown on applicable parcels.
Senior Appraised Value PropertyAccess can separately identify value affected by a qualifying senior/disabled exemption.
Tax Area Identifies the combination of taxing jurisdictions serving the parcel.
Land Use Code State/local use code identifying residential, commercial, agricultural and other property uses.
Neighborhood Appraisal grouping used to organize comparable property characteristics.
Roll Value History Historical improvements, land market value, current-use value, total appraisal and taxable value.
Washington values property annually

How Walla Walla County Assesses Property in 2026

January 1 Value Date Washington real property is listed and assessed with reference to its true and fair value as of January 1 of the assessment year.
Annual Revaluation Walla Walla is an annual-revaluation county, even though physical inspection occurs on a longer rotation.
100% Market Value Washington assesses taxable property at 100% of true and fair market value unless a special appraisal program applies.
Taxes the Following Year Assessment-year values are used in the levy process for property taxes payable the following year.
Physical inspection cycle: Washington Department of Revenue classifies Walla Walla among annual-revaluation counties operating on a six-year physical inspection cycle.
Why does the 2026 value show N/A? PropertyAccess currently warns on selected 2026 appraisal pages that the year has not yet been certified, so new value fields can display N/A even though the same parcel already has a complete 2026 tax statement based on the prior assessment cycle.
Assessment-year appeal rules

How to Appeal a Walla Walla County 2026 Assessment

Start with Assessor Ask staff to explain land, improvement, classification and comparable-property evidence.
Board of Equalization Formal valuation appeals are filed with the Walla Walla County Board of Equalization.
July 1 rule Washington law uses July 1 of the assessment year as one filing benchmark.
Notice-based deadline Filing may also be allowed within 30 days after the value-change notice, or a longer county-adopted period if applicable, whichever is later.
Do not assume every 2026 Walla Walla appeal expired July 1. Current 2026 appraisal pages are still marked uncertified in PropertyAccess. Washington law makes the mailing/electronic notice date important, so use the deadline printed on your own value-change notice.
Board of Equalization contact: Washington Department of Revenue currently lists Jill Munns as Walla Walla County’s BOE contact at 509-524-2505.

Build an appeal packet around value evidence

  • 2026 value-change notice
  • Property ID and parcel number
  • PropertyAccess parcel card
  • Correct building square footage
  • Condition / defect photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Recent arm’s-length sales
  • Comparable assessments
  • Independent appraisal
  • Closing statement or recorded deed
Washington Assessment Appeal Guidance Read your notice → determine the later statutory deadline → obtain the real-property petition → file with the Walla Walla County Board of Equalization → exchange supporting evidence by the required hearing deadline.
Senior, disability & veteran property-tax relief

Walla Walla County Senior and Disabled Property Tax Exemptions

Senior Citizen A qualifying owner may be eligible if age and county-specific combined-disposable-income requirements are met.
Retired Due to Disability Washington also provides exemption eligibility for qualifying people retired from regular gainful employment because of disability.
Disabled Veteran Qualifying veterans can participate under Washington’s service-connected disability rules.
Apply through the Assessor. Washington DOR currently lists Brandi Neissl as the Walla Walla County senior-exemption contact through the Assessor’s main line at 509-524-2560.
Do not use 2027 income thresholds for a 2026 tax bill. Washington enacted major relief-program changes in 2026 that apply to taxes levied for collection in 2027. Use the correct tax-year threshold table when determining eligibility.
2027 planning note: the state has already published higher Walla Walla County thresholds for 2027–2029. Current participants may automatically move to the appropriate benefit level when those new rules take effect.
Check Washington Senior / Disability Eligibility Confirm age/disability/veteran qualification → review the correct Walla Walla income threshold → gather income documentation → apply with the County Assessor.
Agricultural and open-space property

Walla Walla County Farm, Agricultural & Open-Space Assessment

Walla Walla’s property system includes Open Space, DFL and agricultural/timber value fields. Qualifying land can therefore show a large difference between unrestricted market value and the value used for current-use taxation.

Market Value What the land would generally be worth without the qualifying current-use treatment.
Current / Productivity Value Qualifying land is valued according to the statutory current-use program rather than unrestricted development potential.
Productivity Loss PropertyAccess can show the reduction between market value and qualifying taxable-use appraisal.
Buyer warning: a low current-use taxable value does not mean that is the land’s market value. A sale or change in use can create additional-tax consequences unless the classification is properly continued.
Review Washington Open Space Taxation Confirm current classification → review qualifying agricultural/open-space use → ask the Assessor about continuance before a transfer → investigate additional tax before changing use.
Business machinery, equipment, furniture & supplies

2026 Walla Walla County Business Personal Property

January 1 assessment date Taxable business personal property is listed based on property held or used as of January 1.
April 30 filing deadline Washington generally requires the annual personal-property listing to be filed with the county assessor by April 30.
Taxes due following year The assessor uses the listing to establish value for taxes payable the following year.
The 2026 April 30 listing deadline has passed. A business that missed the filing should contact Walla Walla County’s personal-property staff instead of waiting for the tax bill.
Washington DOR currently lists Michelle Potts for Walla Walla personal-property administration through the Assessor’s office at 509-524-2560.
2026 Washington real-property payment calendar

Walla Walla County 2026 Property Tax Due Dates

First half First-half 2026 property taxes were due April 30.
Interest begins Delinquent property tax generally begins accruing 1% interest per month after April 30.
3% penalty Washington adds a 3% penalty to taxes still delinquent on June 1.
Second half If the first half was paid by April 30, the remaining second half is due October 31.
Additional penalty Taxes still owing on December 1 are subject to an additional 8% penalty under current state guidance.
If your first half was not paid by April 30, do not manually add penalties from this article. Open the live property record, enter your intended payment date and use the county’s recalculated payoff amount.
Blank Washington tax worksheet

Walla Walla County Property Tax Estimator

Enter the parcel’s taxable assessed value and the combined levy rate per $1,000 shown for the applicable tax area. No rate is prefilled because Walla Walla parcels can belong to different cities, school districts, fire districts, road districts and special levy areas.

0.000000 Rate entered
$0.00 Estimated annual tax
Formula: taxable assessed value ÷ 1,000 × combined levy rate.
Use the live statement for the amount due. Current-use valuation, senior exemption treatment, parcel-specific fees, delinquency charges and taxing-area differences can make a simple calculation differ from the actual tax account.
Dedicated comparable-sale filters

How to Search Walla Walla County Property Sales

The county provides a separate Sales Search that is more powerful than simply reading one parcel’s transfer history.

Property Type Residential, commercial, farm, mobile home and other available sale groups.
Sale Date Set beginning and ending sale dates.
Price / Size Filter by price, living area, year built and acreage.
Location Filter by tax code area, tax district, subdivision, zoning and Geo ID ranges.
Open Walla Walla County Sales Search Select property type → enter sale-date range → narrow price/acreage/living area → add neighborhood or tax-district criteria → compare several transactions rather than relying on one sale.
Assessor parcel mapping

Walla Walla County Parcel Map Search

Identify the parcel first. Save Property ID and parcel number from PropertyAccess.
Open the county Map Search. Use Walla Walla County Map Search.
Match the parcel location. Verify the selected geometry against situs address, township/range/section and neighboring parcels.
Use the map for assessment context. Compare adjoining parcels, tax areas, rural tracts and subdivision patterns.
Return to the parcel record for values. PropertyAccess is the better source for owner, building, value, sales and tax-statement details.
Parcel mapping is not a legal survey. Use recorded deeds, plats and a licensed surveyor when an exact boundary, easement, fence line or acreage dispute matters.
Recorded documents from January 1, 1951 forward

How to Search Walla Walla County Deeds, Liens & Recorded Property Records

Find the Assessor parcel first. Save owner, parcel number, abbreviated legal description and any deed/sales references.
Open the Auditor’s EagleWeb document search. Use Walla Walla County Recorded Document Search.
Choose Public Login. Walla Walla County currently directs public users to the public-login option for online searching.
Search grantor or grantee. A name search can be narrowed with document type or recording-date range.
Use Reception Number when known. EagleWeb allows a direct search using a recorded document’s reception number.
Remember online images are unofficial. The Auditor states that web images are watermarked and should not substitute for an official certified copy.
Online coverage Recorded documents from January 1, 1951 to present.
Unofficial copy Auditor currently lists $1.00 per page for official copies requested from the office.
Certified copy $3.00 first page plus $1.00 for each additional page per document.
Auditor recording contact: the current EagleWeb portal identifies County Auditor Sheryl R. Park and lists the Recording Department at 500 W. Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362, phone 509-524-2549, with online-listed office hours of 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Walla Walla County Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem What to do Best source
Full address gives no result Use only the street number and a partial street name, or switch to parcel number. PropertyAccess
Vacant land has no address Search by parcel number, Property ID, Owner ID or township/range information. PropertyAccess
2026 appraisal values show N/A The selected assessment year may still be uncertified. Check prior roll history and contact the Assessor about the pending 2026 value. Assessor
Need 2026 tax bill Expand Taxes and Assessment Details and locate the 2026 statement. PropertyAccess
First-half tax was missed Enter the intended payment date and recalculate the live payoff instead of manually adding interest. Treasurer / PropertyAccess
Need 2026 assessment appeal deadline Read the value-change notice because Washington uses July 1 or the applicable notice-based period, whichever is later. BOE / Assessor
Need senior exemption Contact Walla Walla Assessor senior-exemption staff and use the correct tax-year income threshold. Assessor
Farm tax value is much lower than market value Check current-use status and productivity loss before interpreting the lower taxable value. Assessor
Need comparable sales Use Sales Search with date, property type, price, acreage and tax-area filters. Sales Search
Need legal ownership Search the Auditor’s recorded deed rather than relying only on Assessor ownership. Auditor
Need exact property boundary Use the recorded deed/plat and a professional survey instead of the tax map. Auditor / Surveyor
Online deed image is watermarked Order an official or certified copy from the Auditor when an official document is required. Auditor
Walla Walla County property-record contacts

Assessor, Treasurer, Board of Equalization & Auditor Contacts

Walla Walla County Assessor Byron Burres

315 W. Main Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362

509-524-2560
Fax: 509-527-3241
bburres@wwcowa.gov
Walla Walla County Treasurer Gordon Heimbigner

General Treasurer contact:
509-524-2751
gheimbigner@wwcowa.gov

Payment portal help:
509-524-2750
Board of Equalization BOE Contact: Jill Munns

509-524-2505
jmunns@wwcowa.gov

Use for formal assessment-petition filing questions.
Auditor Recording Department County Auditor Sheryl R. Park

500 W. Main Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362

509-524-2549
Online-listed hours:
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official live-action routes

Walla Walla County Property Records Action Center

Find the parcel first, save its Property ID and parcel number, then use the official system responsible for the next task.

Property & Tax Search Address, parcel, owner, values, taxes, sales and assessment history. Parcel Map Map location, neighboring parcels and geographic research. Pay Property Taxes Search current bill and submit electronic payment. Recorded Documents Deeds, liens, reconveyances, easements and official record research.
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Walla Walla County Property Assessor FAQs

How do I search Walla Walla County property records?

Use the official Walla Walla County PropertyAccess system. You can search with parcel or property identifiers, street number and street name, and advanced criteria such as subdivision, township, range and property type. Open the correct parcel and verify the Property ID, parcel number, owner and situs address before using its values or tax information.

Who is the Walla Walla County Assessor in 2026?

Byron Burres is the current Walla Walla County Assessor. Washington Department of Revenue lists the Assessor at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, Washington 99362, with a main office phone number of 509-524-2560.

Are Walla Walla County 2026 property taxes available online?

Yes. The county PropertyAccess system currently displays 2026 property-tax statements with first-half and second-half amounts, taxing-jurisdiction detail, payment information, interest and amount due for individual parcels.

Why does my Walla Walla 2026 assessment show N/A?

The separate 2026 assessment year is used for taxes payable in 2027, and current PropertyAccess pages can state that the year is not yet certified. When an assessment year is uncertified, the portal can display N/A for current market, appraised and taxable-value fields while still showing prior-year value history and the separate 2026 tax statement.

How is property valued in Walla Walla County?

Washington requires taxable property to be assessed at 100% of its true and fair market value unless a specific exemption or special appraisal law applies. Walla Walla is an annual-revaluation county with a six-year physical inspection cycle.

What is the deadline to appeal a Walla Walla County 2026 assessment?

Washington law generally requires a petition to the county Board of Equalization by July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days after the assessment or value-change notice was mailed or electronically delivered, or within a longer county-adopted filing period when applicable, whichever deadline is later. Use the deadline on the individual notice.

When is the second half of Walla Walla County 2026 property tax due?

If the first half was paid by April 30, the second half of the 2026 property tax is due October 31. If an earlier installment is delinquent, use the live PropertyAccess payoff because Washington interest and penalties can change the amount due.

Does Walla Walla County offer senior and disability property tax relief?

Yes. Washington provides property-tax exemption and deferral programs for qualifying seniors, people retired because of disability and qualifying disabled veterans. Applications are handled through the Walla Walla County Assessor and eligibility depends in part on the income threshold applicable to the correct tax year.

How do I find a deed or lien in Walla Walla County?

Use the Assessor property record to identify the owner, parcel number and any deed-history clues, then search the Walla Walla County Auditor’s EagleWeb system. The online recorded-document index covers documents recorded from January 1, 1951 to the present.

Can I use the Walla Walla County parcel map as a legal boundary survey?

No. The county parcel map is useful for tax assessment, property identification and geographic research, but exact boundaries should be verified with recorded deeds, plats and a licensed land surveyor when a boundary, acreage or encroachment question matters.

Official Sources & Editorial Verification

Walla Walla PropertyAccess Property, parcel, address, assessment, tax, sales and value-history lookup. Walla Walla Sales Search Sale dates, price, acreage, property type, land-use and location filters. Walla Walla Map Search Parcel mapping and location research. Washington DOR County Contacts Current Assessor, Treasurer, BOE and appraisal-program contacts. Revaluation Cycle Confirms Walla Walla’s annual revaluation and six-year inspection cycle. Washington Valuation Rules January 1 valuation, annual assessment and 100% true-and-fair-value requirement. RCW 84.40.038 Board of Equalization petition deadlines and good-cause waiver rules. Washington Payment & Appeal Guide Tax deadlines, delinquent interest, penalties and Board of Equalization routing. Senior / Disability Relief Washington exemption qualifications and application guidance. 2026 Relief-Law Changes New rules effective for taxes levied for collection in 2027. Open Space Taxation Act Farm, agricultural, open-space valuation and transfer rules. Walla Walla Auditor EagleWeb Recorded documents from January 1, 1951, public login and copy information. Treasurer Payment Center Property-tax search, electronic payment and payment-history access.
Verified for this August 13, 2026 update: current Assessor Byron Burres; Assessor phone and address; Treasurer Gordon Heimbigner; BOE contact Jill Munns; current PropertyAccess search fields; structured parcel-number guidance; database updates during July 2026; active 2026 tax statements; uncertified 2026 appraisal-year pages displaying N/A; annual revaluation and six-year inspection cycle; Washington’s 100% true-and-fair-value requirement; April 30 and October 31 payment rules; current delinquency framework; Senior/Disability program routing; Auditor EagleWeb coverage from January 1, 1951; Auditor recording phone, hours and copy fees; and current public-login document search.
Workflow comparison only: our Volusia County Property Appraiser guide can help illustrate assessor-to-tax-collector research, but Washington and Florida have different assessment calendars, exemptions, appeal rules and taxing structures.

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

Property values, certification status, tax statements, exemptions, appeal deadlines, current-use classification, levy rates, payment balances, recorded documents and parcel maps can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible government office before appealing an assessment, paying delinquent taxes, transferring property or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 13, 2026.

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