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1. How can I report a name change and address change?

Name and address changes must be made in writing and delivered to the treasurer; either in person, submitting an  electronic name and address change form or by U.S. postal mail.
3000 Rockefeller
M/S 501
Everett, WA 98201

2. Who must pay personal property tax?

If you are in business, you are subject to a personal property tax. Taxable personal property includes items such as: furniture, fixtures, office equipment, machinery, tools, supplies, etc. The treasurer may distrain (seize) and sell personal property if taxes are delinquent. Advance taxes are collected if the property sells or transfers before the tax is due. The tax is due even if the business closes or the property is sold or transferred. Contact the Treasurer's Office before buying or selling any personal property to protect your property against a lien. If you need more information, please call us, at 425-388-3366.

3. Is there a way to waive interest and penalty on delinquent taxes?

The law allows waiving interest and penalty under the following situations (defined by statute RCW 84.56.025).

4. How does the treasurer deal with mortgage company or tax service relationships?

Taxpayers are responsible for monitoring their relationship with their mortgage company or tax service. All Snohomish County property tax statements will be sent to the taxpayer / owner.

Read your escrow account statements carefully to verify that taxes are paid current, especially when you have recently purchased your property or refinanced your home.

Occasionally, tax payments collected on refinancing are not forwarded to the treasurer until April or October.

Errors or delays in payments can be caused by failure to notify the treasurer in a timely manner of changes in your address or account status.

5. Who is subject to paying Interest and Penalty?

The interest and penalty rates are determined according to Washington State law (see RCW 84.56.020). Payments made without the appropriate interest and penalty cannot be posted to the account and will be returned.

6. How can I get more information on tax law?

The method of giving notice for payment of taxes due, notices of delinquency, collection procedures, distribution of taxes to various taxing districts, waiving of interest and penalties, and accounting for money collected are explained in statutes within RCW 84.56.

7. Does filing a satisfaction of mortgage with the county auditor change the name and address on my tax statement?

Filing a satisfaction of mortgage with the county auditor does not change the name and address on your tax statement.

The treasurer must be notified. Please fill out a name and address change form for more information on name and address changes.

8. Can anyone see my tax account records?

All real property taxes are public records and, as such, are available to anyone who inquires. To see the taxes on a property, please use our property information inquiry.

9. Where do my taxes go?

To find out where your taxes go, view our Tax Distribution Chart. 

10. How are taxes distributed in my area?

To find out how taxes are distributed in your area, you can search for your area in the Assessor's Department.

11. Do mailed payments have to be in the Treasurer's Office on the due date?

No. If mailed, payment for taxes does not have to be in the Treasurer's Office by the due date. However, the payment must be postmarked by the postmark due date.

12. What is the due date for postmarks?

If mailed, payment for taxes does not have to be in the Treasurer's Office by the due date. However, the payment must be postmarked by the due dates of April 30 and October 31. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing shall be considered timely if postmarked on the next business day (refer to statute RCW 1.12.070).

13. Can I pay multiple tax accounts with one check, or use multiple checks for one account?

Multiple accounts may be paid with one check. Also, multiple checks may be used to pay for one account, but the check amount(s) must equal the amount due and be sent together in one envelope.

14. Can current year's taxes be paid without paying delinquent taxes?

Current year taxes may be paid without paying prior year delinquent taxes.

However, be aware that property is subject to foreclosure if the third delinquent year's taxes are owing in full (refer to statute RCW 84.56.060).

15. How can I pay my taxes?

Payments can be made in person by cash, check, credit card, or money order. As well as by mailing in checks or money orders or online by credit card. View the tax payment options page for more information.

16. What are the Treasurer Office Hours?

-Property Tax Payments: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. –5 p.m. (Closed Holidays)

-Excise Tax Counter: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed Holidays)

17. As a serious property investor who intends to purchase one or more properties offered by Snohomish County at the next tax deed auction, where can I find the information I need?

1. The time, date and location of Snohomish County’s next tax deed auction.

The date of Snohomish County Treasurer’s next Tax Lien Foreclosure Sale is TBD in December.  The sale is expected to be offered online.

2. The form of payment required for purchase at the auction.

Payment in full for the high bid is required by certified funds, usually within 48 hours or as required by state law.

3. A list of all venues used to advertise the auction, including any scheduled advertising dates.

A publication will be made in The Herald (date TBD) to publicly notify all parties holding an interest in properties that may be subject to the tax lien sale in December.

4. Details used by Snohomish County for full payment of properties purchased at the sale. Is there a payment schedule, or demand for payment made for payment in full?

When property is purchased at Snohomish County Tax Lien Sale, payment in full for the full amount of your high bid is required by certified funds, usually within 48 hours or as prescribed by state law. More information about pre-deposit needed and payment instructions will be available when we publish our Terms of Sale prior to the auction date.

5. A complete list of properties coming up for sale. Please indicate any fee(s) associated with purchase of that list.

A list of properties subject to Tax Lien Foreclosure (Certificate of Delinquency) will be filed in court in June of each year. An updated list will be sent for Publication, and an updated list again will be submitted for the Final Order of Sale.   These lists are the only lists available without a Public Records Request and each can be found on our website.

6. Snohomish County’s procedure for disposing of properties not sold at the auction.

Per state law, property not sold at Tax Lien sales becomes “Tax Title Property” held by Snohomish County in trust for the taxing districts.  Such property cannot be purchased until after February of the next year and the Property Management Division will decide if and when Tax Title Property will be sold. These properties can be viewed at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/358/Property-Management-Division.

7. The name and phone number of the employee in charge of disposing of the properties after the auction.

The Snohomish County Property Management Division manages property not sold at auction. See https://snohomishcountywa.gov/358/Property-Management-Division.

8. Instructions to follow in registering for the next auction.

Instructions for registering for the next auction can be found once the properties are listed for sale (generally in November) at https://www.bid4assets.com.

9. Snohomish County’s website address.

TREASURER’S WEBSITE: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/220/Tax-Foreclosures