NEWS
Spring of 2024 Update
We are pleased to inform the public that the Skagit County Assessor’s Office has completed approximately two-thirds of the property inspections required for the 2024 assessment year within the Anacortes School District. This revaluation covers all commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Inspection Process
- General Procedure: Most property inspections are conducted from the street to ensure efficiency and minimize intrusion.
- Detailed Inspection: For properties requiring verification of specific characteristics or those not visible from the street, our appraisers will approach the front door. This visit will include a brief exterior walk-around.
- Identification: Appraisers are identifiable by their distinctive vests marked with “Skagit County” and carry official county identification. They operate white vehicles marked with the Skagit County emblem.
- Photography: New photos are taken of each property to maintain updated records.
Background: The last full inspections in this area were conducted in 2018, with exceptions made for properties that have been issued building permits in the past six years.
Contact Information: For any inquiries or concerns regarding the inspection process or your property valuation, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (360) 416-1780.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to ensure fair and accurate property assessments throughout the county.
New Senior Application Portal and Increased Limits
Skagit County is pleased to announce a new online application portal for the Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption and updated income limits.
- The new Portal offers a simplified and intuitive application process, allowing seniors to easily submit their exemption requests from the comfort of their homes or anywhere with internet access.
- Seniors can conveniently upload required documents directly through the portal, eliminating the need for in-person visits and paper submissions.
- Family members/friends/advocates can assist in the process at a time convenient for their schedule.
- Income limits have increased to a maximum Combined Household Income of $48,000 from the previous $42,390.
The new Senior-Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption Portal and increased income thresholds are significant steps towards making property tax relief more accessible to our deserving citizens.
The Skagit County Assessor’s Office encourages eligible seniors and persons with disabilities to explore the new portal and take advantage of the updated income thresholds.
Anacortes School District property inspections are in progress
All properties in the Anacortes School District are being revalued for the 2024 assessment year. Appraisers from the Assessor’s Office will inspect all commercial, farm and residential properties in the district. Except for properties issued building permits in the six years since, the last inspections for this area occurred in 2018.
Appraisers from the Assessor’s Office continue recent procedures with most inspections being limited to what can be observed from the street. Unless appraisers have questions about the property, we will not approach the front door. For properties that need verification of characteristics or properties not visible from the street, we will knock at the front door and try to make contact. In those instances, there will be a brief exterior walk-around of structures. In all cases new photos are taken. Appraisers wear distinctive vests with Skagit County on the back and carry county identification cards. They drive white vehicles with the Skagit County emblem on the side. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 360 416-1780.
Senior exemption levels increasing for 2024
The State Legislature has voted to increase the qualifying senior and disabled veteran exemption level from 65% to 70% of the county’s median household income as calculated by the Office of Financial Management. In Skagit County, the new levels will change for the 2024 property tax year. The new thresholds will be $48,000 for Level 3, $41,000 for Level 2, and $34,000 for Level 1.
If you believe you might qualify for this exemption program, please see the additional information available on our website, or contact our office directly.
Presentation offering
Assessor Danny Hagen is offering to come and present on property taxes and how they are administered in the State of Washington. If you are a part of a group or know of a group that has questions regarding the assessment process, please reach out to our office. Danny is quite flexible and accommodating for any group wanting to have a better understanding of local taxes.
The 2019 state legislature passed ESSB 5160, which changed the income thresholds specific to each county based on percentage of the median household income of the county. The residency requirement has also changed to a minimum of nine months out of the year. As a result, Skagit County’s new income limits are as shown below:
| Levels of Reduction for 2020 Taxes* | Percentage of Median Household Income |
| A Income=0-$30,000 Exempt from regular property taxes on $60,000 or 60% of the valuation, whichever is greater, plus exemption from 100% of excess levies. | 45% ( based on $65,216*) |
| B Income=$30,001-$35,869 Exempt from regular property taxes on $50,000 or 35% of the valuation, whichever is greater, not to exceed $70,000, plus exemption from 100% of excess levies. | 55% ( based on $65,216*) |
| C Income=$35,870-$42,390 Exempt from 100% of excess levies. | 65% ( based on $65,216*) |
| *Median household income reported by the Office of Financial Management | |
These new thresholds apply to 2019 income for tax relief in 2020. The new law provides adjustment to the income limits every five years. The Senior Citizen and Disabled property tax deferral program also has a new qualifying threshold of $48,912 (75% of median household income). For information on these tax relief programs, please see links to DOR publications on this site or call the Assessor’s Office at (360) 416-1780.
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About the Assessor's Office
The assessor acts as an agent for the Washington State Department of Revenue and is responsible for administering the property tax system for the county. This process involves establishing real and personal property values for distributing taxes for each tax district, as well as reviewing each tax district’s budget request to assure all legal requirements and limitations are met. The assessor also administers and monitors compliance for recipients of tax benefit programs, such as the Senior Citizen and Disabled Exemption program and the various Current Use programs for properties used for agriculture, timber and open space.
This web site has been prepared to answer questions you might have about the property tax system in Skagit County. There are no unique rules or R.C.W.'s in Skagit County.
The property tax system is designed to treat all taxpayers equally across the State of Washington. My office works hard to treat everyone fairly and promptly. In these pages you will find a group of commonly asked questions about revaluations, the Board of Equalization , values, levies, and an assortment of useful information.
Assessor sales data is available in three different formats: sales files used in the annual statistical analyses, iMap visualization, and a property-specific Comparable Sales Search Tool.See the Sales Data here.
Assessor: Danny Hagen
Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon - Fri
700 South 2nd Street, Room 204
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Contact:
Phone: (360) 416-1780
FAX: (360) 416-1790
assessor@co.skagit.wa.us
Assessor: Danny Hagen
Links and Information |
| iMap Assessor Maps Comparable Sales Search Assessor Records Mailing Address Change Holidays Current Use Agriculture Assessments |
Forms |
| Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons: Exemption from Real Property Taxes ( e-file | pdf ) Combined Disposable Income Worksheet Taxpayer Real Property Appeal Taxpayer Current Use/ Designated Forest Land Appeal Taxpayer Personal Property Appeal Destroyed Property Claim ( e-file | doc ) Property Tax Deferral for Homeowners with Limited Income: Deferral Application for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities (wa.gov) Property tax deferral for senior citizens and people with disabilities (wa.gov) |
