Access Skagit County (2024)

Welcome

The Skagit County Treasurer’s Office is a regional service for about 80 local government districts. We operate under State Law to provide cash custody, investment, revenue collection, and debt payment services to those districts.

Our Mission Statement
To safe-keep and manage public funds while equitably providing honest and respectful customer service.
In carrying out our responsibilities, our goal is to provide the highest quality of service and professionalism.

General Taxpayer Information
Property taxes are due when billed, however, there are two final dates that tax payments must be received. If you choose to split your property taxes into two installments, the first installment must be received by April 30 and the second installment must be received by October 31. If the property tax is less than $50.00, the full year must be paid by April 30. (RCW 84.56.020)

TheSkagit County Assessorsets values on property, establishes levies, and approves tax exemptions. Please contact theAssessor's Officefor more information 360-416-1780.

MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

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Additionally, the Treasurer’s Office offersa convenient auto-pay programthat automatically withdraws their tax payment on the due date. This is available to taxpayers at no cost and takes the worry out of missing a payment.

• One located at the base of the stairs in the ‘U’ shaped parking lot.
• The second drop box is located on the wall outside our office doors. Our drop boxes are checked daily.
• If a receipt is needed, please include a note or write on your payment envelope you would like a receipt and one will be mailed to you.
• Should you have a cash payment, please come into our office and one of our staff members will assist you.

Other payment options available on our website:

• Credit Card or Debit card- LexisNexis charges 2.35% for processing.
• Pay by check – Lexis Nexis charges $1.00 for processing.
• Sign up for Auto-paymentfor future payments.

1. Taxes may be paid online with a check or a credit card. There is a $1.00 fee for checks and a 2.35% fee associated with credit cards. You may also make arrangements with your bank to pay or simply put a check in the mail.
2. Excise transactions may be sent through the mail. More information for excise can be found under Department of Revenue Washington Administrative Code 458. For questions on excise, please call 360-416-1750.
3. Many questions can be asked by emailingtreasurer@co.skagit.wa.usor looking online.
4. Questions about exemptions for a reduction in taxes can be answered by calling the Assessor’s Office at 360-416-1780.

CONTACT US

Physical Location:
700 S. 2nd Street, Room 205, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30pm

Mail:
Skagit County Treasurer
PO Box 518
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone:360-416-1750

Email:treasurer@co.skagit.wa.us