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The Board of
Equalization assists in the administration of property tax,
providing an impartial citizen forum for property owners. If a
property owner disputes the assessed value of property, the Board of
Equalization will hear the property owner's appeal and make a
decision.
If you have questions or changes regarding
the value for your property we encourage you to contact the Assessor's Office at
360-577-3010. If it appears an error may have been made, the
department can conduct an assessment review and, if indicated, adjust the
assessed value of your property. To appeal an Assessor's valuation of
property, citizens must file a complete appeal petition
form with the Cowlitz County Board of Equalization by July 1 of the
current assessment year, or within 30 days of when the last Change of Value
Notice was mailed by the Assessor, whichever date is later.
The Board of Equalization convenes on or around July 15
of each assessment year in the County Administration Building, 207 4th Ave N.,
3rd floor. The Board continues in session during regular office hours
until all taxpayer appeals are heard or otherwise resolved. Hearings are
scheduled on Wednesdays as needed. Hearings generally take one half hour
for residential and one hour for commercial properties.
Telephone:
360-577-3015
Fax:
360-423-9987
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Address:
207 4th Ave N.
Kelso, WA 98626
(3rd Floor - inside Commissioners Office)
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