Stevens County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Stevens County Washington Property Records Guide

Search Stevens County Assessor Records, Parcel Maps, Values & Property Taxes

The Stevens County Assessor values real and personal property for taxation, maintains parcel and appraisal data, administers property-tax relief programs and supports current-use classifications. The Treasurer separately collects the actual tax bill, while the Auditor’s Recording Department maintains deeds, liens, maps, surveys and other recorded real-estate documents.

This 2026 guide shows how to search by owner, address, Property ID or Geo ID; use parcel and sales maps; understand Washington’s 100% market-value assessment standard; check the annual revaluation and six-year physical-inspection cycle; read the 2026 levy system; appeal a value; apply for senior or disability relief; research farm, open-space and forest classifications; pay April/October property taxes; calculate delinquency; file business personal property; and trace deeds through the Auditor.

Official owner, address, parcel, sales and map searches
100% market value with annual revaluation
April 30 / October 31 Washington tax calendar
BOE appeals, relief, current use and deed records
Search Property Records Assessor Search Hub Property Tax & Payment Search Recorded Documents
County Assessor Rick Johnson
Assessor phone 509-684-6161
Assessment standard 100% of market value
Current inspection Area 5
Verified August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 property-owner position

What Is Happening With Stevens County Property Taxes Right Now?

The 2026 property-tax year is already in collection. Stevens County mails annual property-tax statements in February. The ordinary first-half due date of April 30, 2026 has passed, while the second-half statutory date is October 31.
April 30 has passed If your account exceeded $50 and at least the first half was timely paid, review the remaining balance for the second payment.
October 31 is approaching October 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday. Verify the Treasurer’s operational/postmark instructions before relying on a last-day payment assumption.
2026 levy rates are published Stevens County currently provides 2026 Tax Levy Rates, District Values, School District Values and aggregate levy-rate tables.
Assessment-year distinction: Washington property is valued before the tax collection year. The Assessor’s current site shows that 2025 real-property value notices were mailed August 14, 2025; those assessed values feed the following tax cycle. Current-year assessment data can remain a work in progress even while 2026 taxes are already payable.
2026 appeal position: the ordinary July 1 filing path for a current assessment year has passed. However, a newly mailed Change of Value notice creates a separate 30-day appeal window. Always use the mailing date on your own notice.
Washington uses a different assessment system

Stevens County Is Not a Florida-Style Property Appraiser System

Washington uses a County Assessor, County Treasurer, Auditor/Recording Department and Board of Equalization. Property is generally assessed at 100% of true and fair market value rather than applying a Florida-style assessment ratio.

For comparison with another state system, see our existing Volusia County Property Appraiser guide. Florida homestead, Save Our Homes and VAB rules do not apply to Stevens County, Washington.

Choose the correct Stevens County office

Assessor vs Treasurer vs Auditor vs Board of Equalization

Rick Johnson — Assessor Property values, parcel/appraisal data, real and personal property assessments, exemptions, deferrals, current use, designated forest land and assessment questions.
Leslie Valz — Treasurer Tax statements, April/October payments, delinquent tax, interest, penalties, foreclosure, payment records and real-estate excise tax processing.
Lori Larsen — Auditor Recorded deeds, liens, maps, surveys and official public-record indexes through the Recording Department.
Board of Equalization Independent citizen board hearing appeals of real/personal property values, current use, designated forest and senior/disabled exemption determinations.
Common routing mistake: the Treasurer cannot lower your Assessor value, and the Assessor cannot remove Treasurer delinquency charges. A deed search belongs with the Auditor—not the Superior Court Clerk.

Choose Your Stevens County Property Task

Search a parcel Use owner, street, Property ID, Geo ID, subdivision, township/range or other advanced criteria.
Check assessed value Stevens County values property at 100% of market value and revalues annually.
View the parcel map Search Geo ID or address and review parcels, roads, sections, tax areas, streams and wetlands.
Appeal a value Track July 1 or the 30-day Change of Value notice deadline.
Check/pay tax Use the Treasurer for 2026 balance, installment status, interest and penalties.
Find a deed or lien Search the Auditor’s official-record portal for 1990-present documents and request certified copies when needed.

Jump to the Stevens County Record You Need

Property ID vs Geo ID

How Stevens County Parcel Numbers Work in Search and Payment Systems

Property ID Use the Property ID field when you have the county account/property identifier from a statement or prior record.
Geo ID Use the Parcel # / Geo ID search to locate land by the geographic parcel identifier.
7-digit payment rule The Treasurer says payment-system parcel numbers need seven digits. If yours contains six digits, add a leading zero.
Example: if the tax parcel is shown as 123456, the Treasurer’s payment instructions say to use 0123456.
Do not guess a missing digit. The leading-zero instruction applies to six-digit parcel numbers in the Treasurer payment workflow. Copy the actual Property ID/Geo ID directly from the county record for other searches.

Six Checks Before Using a Stevens County Property Record

Property ID Save account.
Geo ID Match map.
Owner Tax record only.
Situs Match address.
Acreage Compare deed/map.
Tax Area Check levy code.
Ownership warning from the Assessor: the Assessor explicitly states that its office does not establish ownership and that its records are maintained for taxing purposes. When legal ownership matters, research the recorded deed through the Auditor.
Property record field decoder

What Stevens County Assessor Search Fields Mean

Field Meaning What to verify
Property ID County account/property identifier. Save it for tax lookup and office calls.
Parcel / Geo ID Geographic identifier connected to parcel mapping. Use with Stevens County Parcel Map.
Owner Owner information carried for assessment/tax purposes. Use Auditor deed records for legal ownership.
Situs Physical/location address associated with the parcel. If no situs exists, GIS Addressing can assist.
Legal Acreage Acreage attribute associated with the Assessor parcel layer. Use deed/survey for legal boundary conclusions.
Township / Range / Section Public Land Survey System location criteria useful for rural property research. Useful when a street address is absent or incomplete.
Subdivision Recorded subdivision/plat grouping carried by the search system. Cross-reference recorded plat where necessary.
Market / Assessed Value Stevens County is required to value property at 100% of market value. Compare valuation year and market evidence.
Tax Code Area Combination of taxing districts applying to a parcel. This determines the aggregate levy rate.
Property Type Search/display classification used by the property system. Use the correct property type when filtering large result sets.
Official ArcGIS parcel web map

How to Use the Stevens County Parcel Map

The Stevens County Parcel Web Map is an interactive county GIS tool. Its own instructions say users can search by Geo ID or Address, click parcel features and follow the property-information link from the parcel popup.

Parcel layer View parcel polygons and connect a mapped tract to Assessor information.
Addresses & roads Compare the parcel with county address and road layers.
Township / Range / Section Useful for rural and larger acreage parcels.
Tax Code Area See the tax-area geography affecting the parcel’s levy combination.
Reservation boundary The map includes a reservation-boundary layer for geographic context.
Streams & wetlands Current county GIS includes Streams and National Wetlands Inventory layers.
Open the Stevens County Map Search. Use Stevens County Parcel Web Map.
Enter Geo ID or address. The map will zoom to matching parcel information.
Click the parcel. Open the popup and use the property-information link to return to the Assessor record.
Turn on relevant layers. Tax area, roads, sections, streams and wetlands can answer different research questions.
Do not measure legal boundaries from the screen. The county states that GIS maps do not represent a legal survey and are for graphical purposes.
Boundary warning: GIS is excellent for orientation, not for settling a fence, easement, access or acreage dispute. Use the recorded deed, recorded survey/plat and a qualified surveyor for legal boundary work.
Comparable-sale research

How to Search Stevens County Property Sales

The official PropertyAccess system includes a dedicated Sales Search with extensive filters, making it useful when reviewing an assessment or comparing nearby sales.

Search location Narrow by subdivision, township, range or Geo ID.
Search property use Filters include local/state land-use codes, zoning, mobile-home details and property characteristics.
Search tax geography Tax Code Area and Tax District filters can help compare parcels exposed to similar levy combinations.
Open Sales Search. Start from Stevens County Sales Search.
Use a location filter first. Nearby sales are usually more useful than countywide transactions.
Match property type and use. Do not compare an improved rural residence with vacant timber acreage simply because both are nearby.
Open the underlying parcel. Compare acreage, improvements and appraisal data.
Verify the recorded transfer when the sale matters. Use the Auditor’s official-record search for the deed and recording details.
Washington true-and-fair-value standard

Stevens County Assesses Property at 100% of Market Value

Stevens County states that the Assessor is required by law to value property at 100% of market value and to ensure values are equitable, fair and uniform. The county defines fair market value as the amount a willing and unobligated buyer would pay a willing and unobligated seller.

Land Location, acreage, access, use, sales evidence and other market factors can influence land value.
Improvements Homes, garages, shops and other improvements are incorporated into the appraisal record.
Market evidence The purpose of mass appraisal is to estimate true and fair value consistently across the assessment roll.
“Assessed value” does not mean “tax owed.” Washington’s 100% market-value assessment is multiplied by the parcel’s aggregate levy rate per $1,000 to produce the tax—not by a universal county percentage.
Annual revaluation + six-year physical cycle

Why a Stevens County Appraiser May Visit Your Property

Stevens County revalues property every year and physically inspects property at least once during a six-year cycle. The Assessor currently identifies Physical Inspection Area 5 as the active area.

Annual value update Market information can affect value even without an on-site inspection.
Annual value update Assessment roll is revalued again.
Annual value update Market trends continue to be reviewed.
Annual value update Property can change before the physical visit.
Annual value update Inspection area depends on county cycle.
Physical inspection Record accuracy and improvements are checked in person.
What inspectors look for: Stevens County says appraisers verify the accuracy of property records and may identify structures, improvements or changes that were not previously included on the assessment roll.
Zoning and land division are separate. The Assessor directs questions about the Hirst Decision, zoning or dividing land to Stevens County Land Services at 509-684-2401.
No single countywide tax rate

How Stevens County Property Tax Is Calculated

1. Assessed market value Stevens County generally assesses taxable property at 100% of market value.
2. Tax Code Area The property’s location determines which state/local taxing districts overlap it.
3. Aggregate levy rate Add applicable levy rates, expressed per $1,000 of assessed value.
4. Tax due Assessed value ÷ 1,000 × aggregate levy rate, adjusted for exemptions/assessments where applicable.
Illustration only: if taxable assessed value were $300,000 and the parcel’s combined levy rate were $9.50 per $1,000, the levy portion would be approximately $2,850 before any separate assessments or applicable property-tax relief.
Do not use $9.50 as a Stevens County rate. It is only a math example. Use the three-digit Tax Area on the property-tax statement and Stevens County’s 2026 certified levy tables.
2026 tax-area levy stack

Why Two Stevens County Properties Can Have Different Tax Rates

Stevens County publishes levy information by Tax Code Area. The three-digit Tax Area printed on a tax statement represents the overlapping taxing jurisdictions that apply to that property.

State school
County
School / bonds
Road / city
Fire / EMS
Library
Sewer / others

Visual bar lengths are illustrative only; they do not represent a specific Tax Area’s percentages.

Road levy County road funding may appear outside city limits; Stevens County notes that city residents do not see the county road levy in the same way.
School levies State education, voter-approved school bonds and school operations/maintenance can contribute to the total rate.
Special districts Fire, EMS, library, sewer and other local districts depend on where the parcel is located.
Open 2026 Stevens County Levy Rates Use the county’s 2026 Tax Levy Rates, District Values, School District Values and Aggregate Levy Rates rather than a generic online tax-rate estimate.
July 1 or 30-day notice window

How to Appeal a Stevens County Property Assessment

The Stevens County Board of Equalization is independent of the Assessor and hears appeals involving real and personal property values, current-use determinations, designated forest land and senior/disabled exemption determinations.

Review property value Check parcel characteristics and market evidence.
Save the notice The mailing date can control your filing deadline.
General deadline Any taxpayer can ordinarily file for the current valuation year before July 1.
Change notice File within 30 days of the mailing date on the Assessor’s Change of Value notice.
Board hearing Present valuation evidence to the independent Board of Equalization.
Save the notice and property record. Keep the value notice, print the Assessor record and write down the valuation year.
Check your filing path immediately. The deadline is generally July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days of a mailed Change of Value notice.
Use the correct petition. Stevens County publishes separate forms for real property, personal property, current use/designated forest and exemption/deferral determinations.
Explain why the Assessor value is wrong. A tax bill that feels high is not by itself market-value evidence.
Attach useful evidence. Relevant comparable sales, appraisal reports, photos, repair estimates, acreage evidence, permits or proof of incorrect property characteristics can be useful.
Protect the deadline correctly. Stevens County says faxed or emailed petitions are accepted only for protecting a filing deadline; the original signed petition still has to be submitted.
August 2026: the general July 1, 2026 filing date is past. If you receive a new 2026 Change of Value notice, however, the county’s 30-day notice-based appeal period can still matter. Calculate that deadline from the mailing date shown on your notice.
Appeal Instructions & Forms Review filing rules, evidence guidelines and Washington State Board of Tax Appeals resources. Stevens County Board of Equalization Check current filing periods and Board contact information.
Senior, disability and deferral programs

Stevens County Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

Stevens County’s current relief page says the Senior & Disabled Persons Exemption may reduce property taxes for a qualifying primary residence when the owner meets age/disability, ownership, residency and income requirements.

Age Washington’s current senior exemption generally includes qualifying owners who are at least 61 by December 31 of the assessment year.
Disability A person unable to work because of disability can qualify at any age when the other requirements are met.
Primary residence The program is tied to qualifying ownership and occupancy of a primary residence in Washington.
2026 income guidance: Stevens County’s current local page says combined disposable income must be under $45,000 for the program rules applying to the current 2024–2026 tax-year cycle.
2027 rules are changing. Washington enacted new relief thresholds for taxes collected in 2027. Do not substitute a new 2027 income limit when determining eligibility for 2026 taxes.
Call the Assessor for pre-qualification. Stevens County asks applicants to call 509-684-6161 during office hours.
Have the prior year’s 1040 available. The Assessor asks applicants to have the previous year’s federal tax return in front of them for the interview.
If you do not file a return, gather all income documents. The county needs complete income information to determine qualification.
Attend the application appointment. If pre-qualified, the Assessor schedules an appointment and requests the required supporting documents.

Other Stevens County relief programs

Senior / disabled deferral Defers qualifying taxes rather than simply eliminating the obligation.
Destroyed property Relief may be available when taxable property is destroyed.
Limited-income deferral Washington provides a separate homeowner deferral program for qualifying limited-income households.
Home remodel exemption Temporary property-tax relief can be available for qualifying remodel improvements.
Historic special valuation Eligible historic-property improvements can qualify under a separate special-valuation program.
Veteran survivor assistance A grant-assistance program is available for qualifying widows/widowers of veterans.
Stevens County Property Tax Relief Programs Open the county’s current applications, worksheets, change forms and deferral resources.
Open space, farm/agriculture and forest land

Stevens County Current Use Land Programs

Washington law allows certain qualifying land to be assessed according to current use rather than its ordinary fair market value. Stevens County emphasizes that classification is not automatic and only applies to the assessed value of qualifying land.

Open Space Qualifying property can receive current-use treatment when it meets applicable Washington and county requirements.
Farm & Agricultural Land Commercial agricultural property can qualify for use-based land valuation.
Designated Forest Land Qualifying timber/forest land may be assessed under a forest-land classification.
Only the land receives current-use valuation. Houses and other improvements are not automatically converted to agricultural or forest use value merely because the surrounding land qualifies.
Changing use can create future tax consequences. Before buying, subdividing, developing or removing property from a current-use classification, ask the Assessor what additional tax, interest or removal charges could apply.
Current Use Land Programs Review Stevens County’s current open-space, agricultural and designated-forest information.
2026 business personal property

Stevens County Business Personal Property Tax

Washington taxes many tangible assets used in commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses. Stevens County describes taxable personal property as machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures whose primary characteristic is mobility.

$10,000 enrollment threshold Beginning with the 2024 assessment year, Stevens County says it does not enroll or maintain tangible personal property accounts when total assessed value is below $10,000.
Inventory is exempt Business inventory held for sale is exempt, while supplies consumed in operation can remain taxable.
Same tax rates as real property Taxable personal property is allocated to the taxing district where the assets are located.
Asset date List taxable business assets owned/used as of January 1.
2026 renditions mailed Stevens County says 2026 Personal Property Renditions were mailed January 22, 2026.
Affidavit deadline Business personal property listings are due April 30 each year.
Value notice Review the personal-property value notice when mailed.
Appeal Personal-property value appeals are due within 30 days of the notice date.
2026 filing status: April 30, 2026 has passed. Businesses that failed to file should contact the Assessor now rather than waiting for the next tax statement.
Late-listing penalty: Stevens County states that failure to submit the listing can result in a penalty of 5% per month of the assessed tax due the following year, up to 25%.
2026 Personal Property Forms Access the 2026 listing, editable form, farm-equipment exemption and business-closure information.
Washington two-installment system

Stevens County 2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Taxes greater than $50

FEB
BILL APR
30 OCT
31

Property taxes over $50 can generally be paid in two installments: first half by April 30 and second half by October 31.

Taxes $50 or less / delinquent

FULL
PAY LATE
COST PAY
OFF

Accounts under $50 and items marked full-payment status must be paid in full. Once delinquent, different full-payment and collection rules can apply.

Statements mailed Stevens County says annual property-tax bills are mailed during February.
Mail payment rule U.S. Postal Service postmark—not a private postage-meter date—controls the payment date for mailed taxes.
2026 second half The statutory date is October 31, 2026. Because that date falls on Saturday, confirm current Treasurer/postmark instructions before waiting until the final weekend.
Payment identification: the Treasurer says payment stubs or parcel numbers must accompany checks so the payment can be applied correctly. Unidentified payments can be returned.
Drop boxes: Stevens County lists a drop box outside the Treasurer’s office and a 24-hour drive-up drop box behind the courthouse.
Interest + penalty + foreclosure cost

Stevens County Delinquent Property Tax Rules

Use the chart only to understand the stages. The Treasurer says delinquent accounts accrue interest at 1% per month on the full amount owing, with a 3% penalty added June 1 and an 8% penalty added December 1. Obtain the live account balance rather than calculating a legal payoff from this illustration.
Real property foreclosure Stevens County says real-property foreclosure occurs when taxes become three full years delinquent.
Title-report costs When foreclosure processing begins, title-search costs can be added to the redemption amount; the county currently estimates approximately $350 for each title search.
Personal property is faster Delinquent personal property can enter immediate distraint procedures and follows different deadlines from real estate.
“I need the complete payoff for Stevens County parcel __________ through __________. Please confirm every delinquent year, monthly interest, June/December penalties, administrative costs, foreclosure status and whether certified funds are required.”
Use the three-digit Tax Area

How to Find the Correct Stevens County 2026 Tax Rate

Find the parcel. Save Property ID and Geo ID.
Open the current tax statement. Locate the three-digit number printed under Tax Area.
Open 2026 Levy Rates. Use the county’s certified 2026 Tax Levy Rates rather than a generic search-engine number.
Match the Tax Area. Read the aggregate rate and individual taxing districts applying to that code.
Separate levies from assessments. The Treasurer notes that its levy graphs do not include every possible assessment.
No one-number shortcut: a Colville city property, rural Stevens County parcel and property in a different fire/school district can have different aggregate rates even when their assessed values are identical.
Selling or transferring real property

Real Estate Excise Tax and Property Transfers

Stevens County states that transfers of real property require a Washington Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit. The Treasurer processes the excise-tax filing/payment, while the conveyance document is recorded through the Auditor’s Recording Department.

Step 1 — Excise affidavit Prepare the applicable Washington Department of Revenue Real Estate Excise Tax form.
Step 2 — Treasurer Real-estate excise tax is paid when the affidavit is filed with the Treasurer.
Step 3 — Recording Record the deed/conveyance through the Stevens County Auditor’s Recording Department.
Mobile homes and personal property can require advance tax. Stevens County tells sellers to confirm advance-tax requirements when taxable personal property or a mobile/manufactured home is being transferred.
Stevens County Auditor Recording Department

Search Stevens County Deeds, Liens, Maps and Surveys

The Auditor’s Recording Department records real-estate documents, liens, maps and surveys. For modern property-history research, the county encourages use of its Self-Service Portal.

Start with the Assessor parcel. Save owner name, Property ID, Geo ID and legal-description clues.
Open the official public-record portal. Use Stevens County Records Public Access.
Accept the Auditor disclaimer. The online index is a research guide and should not be treated as certification of the underlying document.
Search all reasonable name variations. The Auditor specifically recommends searching possible spelling variations to maximize results.
Use online records from 1990 forward. Stevens County encourages Self-Service browsing, unofficial printing and certified-copy ordering for documents dated 1990 to present.
Use AFN or Book/Page for older records. Older documents may be requested when the Auditor’s File Number or Book/Page is known.
Order certified copies when needed. The online index itself is not a certified legal document.
Recording office 215 S Oak Street, Room 106
Colville, WA 99114
Recording phone 509-684-7512
Fax: 509-684-7568
Recording hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Staff research cost: Stevens County says Recording staff have limited research capacity and county staff research can be charged at $8 per hour under state law; a deposit may be required.
Title-search warning: the Auditor explicitly says the office cannot give legal advice. For extensive title research, lien priority, easement interpretation or ownership disputes, use a qualified title company or attorney.
Rural property due diligence

Stevens County Property Search Checklist Before Buying

Step Source What to check
1. Parcel Assessor Property Search Property ID, Geo ID, owner, situs, acreage and property type.
2. Market value Assessor Current appraisal versus sale price and comparable evidence.
3. Tax Area Tax statement / Levy Rates Three-digit Tax Area and 2026 aggregate levy rate.
4. Current use Assessor Farm, open-space or designated-forest classification and possible removal tax.
5. Tax balance Treasurer Current year, delinquency, interest, penalties and foreclosure status.
6. Parcel map County GIS Roads, tax areas, sections, streams, wetlands and parcel context.
7. Deed / liens Auditor Recording Recorded conveyance, liens, maps and surveys.
8. Zoning / division Land Services Development, Hirst, zoning and subdivision rules separately from Assessor data.
9. Boundary Survey / title work Do not establish boundary rights from tax GIS alone.

Stevens County Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor & BOE Contacts

Stevens County Assessor Rick Johnson
215 S Oak St., Room 101
Colville, WA 99114

509-684-6161
Fax: 509-684-7580
Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stevens County Treasurer Leslie Valz
215 S Oak St., Room 103
Colville, WA 99114

509-684-2593
Fax: 509-685-0675
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Auditor Recording Auditor Lori Larsen
215 S Oak St., Room 106
Colville, WA 99114

Recording: 509-684-7512
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Board of Equalization Commissioner’s Building
230 E Birch St.
Colville, WA 99114

509-684-7513
Email Clerk for appointment; hours currently limited.
GIS Addressing Situs/address questions

509-684-7505
Land Services Zoning, dividing land and Hirst questions

509-684-2401
Courthouse shortcut: Assessor Room 101, Treasurer Room 103 and Auditor/Recording Room 106 are all at 215 S Oak Street. Bring the parcel number, but route the question to the office responsible for that record.

Stevens County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office/tool
Owner search finds nothing Shorten the owner name and try address, Property ID or Geo ID. Assessor Property Search
No street address Use Geo ID, township/range/section or contact GIS Addressing. Assessor / GIS
Parcel payment rejects six-digit number Treasurer instructs users to add a leading zero for the seven-digit payment format. Treasurer
Map line looks wrong GIS is not a legal survey; compare recorded survey/plat and title documents. Auditor / Surveyor
Assessment seems too high Compare market evidence and protect the July 1 or 30-day notice appeal deadline. Assessor / BOE
Tax bill increased despite similar value Compare Tax Area and individual levy rates; value is only one component. Assessor / Treasurer
Need exact 2026 tax rate Read the three-digit Tax Area and match it with 2026 certified levy tables. Levy Rates
April 30 payment was missed Search current balance; interest and June penalty may already apply. Treasurer
Current use shown on land Ask whether your future use/transfer will preserve qualification or trigger removal tax. Assessor
Senior exemption threshold looks different online Separate 2026 eligibility from new Washington thresholds effective for 2027 tax collection. Assessor
Business personal property was not filed Contact Assessor now; April 30 filing deadline has passed and penalties can accrue. Assessor
Assessor owner differs from deed Use Auditor Recording because Assessor records do not establish legal ownership. Auditor
Need old deed before 1990 Use Auditor File Number or Book/Page when known and contact Recording. Auditor Recording
Need zoning or subdivision answer Do not rely on assessment data; contact Land Services. Land Services
“I’m researching Stevens County parcel/Property ID __________, Geo ID __________ at __________. The property record shows value __________ and Tax Area __________. My concern is __________. I need to know whether this is an Assessor correction, Board of Equalization appeal, Treasurer tax issue, current-use question or Auditor recording issue.”
Official Stevens County live actions

Stevens County Property Search & Tax Action Center

Use the correct official route after identifying the parcel.

Real Property Search Owner, address, Property ID, Geo ID, subdivision, township and appraisal year. Parcel Map Address, Geo ID, parcels, tax areas, sections, streams and wetlands. Property Tax Due dates, payment methods, delinquency, penalty and Treasurer contacts. Recorded Documents Deeds, liens and other Auditor public-record indexes.
Stevens County 2026 search answers

Stevens County Property Assessor 2026 FAQs

1. How do I search Stevens County Assessor property records?

Use Stevens County’s official PropertyAccess Real Property Search. It supports owner name, street number, street name, city, Property ID, Parcel/Geo ID and Doing Business As searches. Advanced options include subdivision, mobile-home park, condominium, township, range and township section. Confirm Property ID, Geo ID, situs, owner and appraisal year before relying on a result.

2. Who is the Stevens County Assessor in 2026?

Rick Johnson is the current Stevens County Assessor in Washington. The Assessor’s Office is at 215 S Oak Street, Room 101, Colville, WA 99114. The telephone number is 509-684-6161 and regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3. Does Stevens County assess property at full market value?

Yes. Stevens County states that Washington law requires the Assessor to value property at 100% of market value and to keep values equitable, fair and uniform. The county revalues property every year and physically inspects property on a six-year cycle.

4. How often does the Stevens County Assessor inspect property?

Stevens County revalues property annually and performs a physical inspection at least once every six years. During physical inspections, appraisers verify property-record accuracy and can identify buildings, improvements or changes not previously included on the assessment roll. The Assessor currently lists Physical Inspection Area 5 as the active area.

5. How long do I have to appeal a Stevens County property value?

A Board of Equalization petition generally must be filed by July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days of the mailing date on an Assessor Change of Value notice. A new mailed notice can therefore create its own 30-day deadline even after the ordinary July 1 filing date has passed.

6. When are Stevens County 2026 property taxes due?

Washington property taxes over $50 can generally be paid in two installments, with the first half due April 30 and the second half due October 31. Taxes of $50 or less and items marked full-payment status must generally be paid in full. Because October 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday, taxpayers should verify the Treasurer’s current postmark and operational instructions before making a last-day payment.

7. What happens if Stevens County property taxes are late?

Stevens County says delinquent accounts accrue interest at 1% per month on the full amount owing. A 3% penalty is added June 1 and an 8% penalty is added December 1, with additional administrative costs possible during collection. Real-property foreclosure occurs after taxes become three full years delinquent.

8. Can seniors get a Stevens County property tax exemption?

Yes. Stevens County administers Washington’s Senior and Disabled Persons Exemption for qualifying primary residences. The current county page says applicants must meet ownership, residency and income rules, with combined disposable income under $45,000 for the current 2024–2026 tax-year threshold cycle. Washington has adopted different thresholds for 2027 and later taxes.

9. Where can I search Stevens County deeds and liens?

Use the Stevens County Auditor’s Records Public Access Self-Service Portal. The county encourages online searching for documents dated 1990 to the present and allows users to browse, print unofficial copies and order certified copies. Older documents can be requested using an Auditor File Number or Book/Page reference when known.

10. Is the Stevens County parcel map a legal survey?

No. Stevens County states that its GIS parcel map is provided for graphical purposes and does not represent a legal survey. Use recorded deeds, plats or surveys and a qualified surveyor when exact property boundaries, access, easements or acreage are legally important.

Official Sources & 2026 Verification Notes

Stevens County Assessor Rick Johnson, 100% market-value requirement, annual revaluation, inspection cycle, current dates and office details. Assessor Property Search Official Real Property, Sales and Map Search gateway. Live PropertyAccess Search Owner, address, Property ID, Geo ID and advanced parcel-search fields. 2026 Levy Rates 2026 tax levy rates, district values, school values and aggregate levy-rate tables. Board of Equalization July 1 / 30-day appeal rules and types of Assessor decisions that can be appealed. Property Tax Relief Senior/disabled exemption, deferrals, destroyed property, remodel and other programs. Personal Property Tax 2026 forms, April 30 listing deadline, $10,000 enrollment rule and penalties. Stevens County Treasurer Property Tax April/October due dates, payment rules, interest, penalties and foreclosure information. Auditor Recording Deeds, liens, maps, surveys, 1990-present Self-Service records and certified-copy guidance.
Verified for this guide: current Assessor Rick Johnson; Assessor address/phone/hours; 100% market-value standard; annual revaluation and six-year physical inspection cycle; current Physical Inspection Area 5; official PropertyAccess fields; official parcel GIS layers; 2026 Tax Levy Rates; Treasurer Leslie Valz; February tax-statement mailing; April 30 and October 31 installment dates; under-$50 full-payment rule; seven-digit parcel payment rule; 1% monthly delinquent interest; June 1 and December 1 penalties; three-full-year real-property foreclosure rule; Board of Equalization July 1/30-day filing structure; current senior/disabled relief guidance; 2026 personal-property rendition and April 30 deadline; Auditor Lori Larsen; 1990-present online recording records; and Recording office contact information.
Current-year data warning: Stevens County expressly describes current-year tax information as a work in progress and says prior-year data does not necessarily replicate final certified tax-office values. This article therefore sends readers to the live parcel, levy and Treasurer records instead of publishing one static “Stevens County tax rate.”

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Stevens County Washington, the Stevens County Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, Board of Equalization, Washington Department of Revenue, Harris Computer/TrueAutomation, ArcGIS or any other government office or vendor.

Assessment values, levy rates, exemptions, relief-income thresholds, appeal deadlines, tax balances, interest, penalties, foreclosure costs, office hours, parcel maps and online interfaces can change. Verify time-sensitive information directly with the responsible government office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, applying for tax relief, transferring property or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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Value term Simple meaning
Market value The appraiser’s estimate of the property’s value as of the assessment date.
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