Business Personal Property

• If you own or operate a business in Snohomish County, the assessed value of the equipment you use to run your business is taxed. This is called personal property tax and it applies to businesses in every county in Washington State and most states across the nation. State law requires every business to report their personal property each year to the county assessor for assessment purposes (Revised Code of Washington {RCW} 84.40.185).

Our goal is to assess any equipment your business may own at its assessed value. Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions regarding personal property, a list of helpful links, and a collection of online tools that may be able to make filing your personal property taxes easier.

Can I file using other personal property forms or software, or must I use Snohomish County’s Listing Form?

You must file on Snohomish County’s Personal Property Listing Form, or use Snohomish County’s eFile. Each county assessor has its own listing form. Other forms or software do not meet all our requirements. RCW 84.40.040

CLICK HERE TO FILE ONLINE!                                        Click Here For eFile Help    

(Must have an existing Personal Property account number)

Resources

The following resources are available to assist you in understanding property taxes and property control functions:

• Completing and Filing Instructions (PDF)
• Personal Property Appraisal Process (PDF)
• Forms and Publications
• Advance Tax – Business Closure
• Advance Tax – Move Out of County
• Advance Tax – Bankruptcy
• Advance Tax – Business Sale
• Advance Tax - Real Property
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Property Information (look up property values using a parcel number or address)
• State Laws (Revised Code of Washington [RCW]) Pertaining to Property Taxes
• Understanding Personal Property Taxes Video
• View a short video on Understanding Business Personal Property Taxes
• 2023 Listing Form
• Sample Listing
• Listing Instructions