Appeal Forms and Publications

Real Property Petition

Personal Property Petition

Appealing Your Property Assessment

Property Taxes Guide

Filing a Petition - What can be considered

By law, the Assessor is presumed to be correct. The burden of proof is on you, the taxpayer, to show that the Assessor's determination is incorrect. Evidence must be "clear, cogent, and convincing".

Appeal Local Board Decision to the State

Direct Appeal to State Board of Tax Appeals

You have the right to have your appeal heard at the State level without first going through the County Board of Equalization. Fill the form out and drop it off at the County Assessor's Office.

Good Cause Waiver - Untimely Petition

If you filed your appeal after the deadline, you can see if you qualify for a Good Cause Waiver under WAC 458-14-056 (3). If you feel that you qualify, fill out the form and submit it to the Clerk of the Board of Equalization immediately.

Reconvene the Board

Under certain circumstances you may be able to reconvene the Board of Equalization. WAC 458-14-127 offers you more on what qualifies you to reconvene the Board.

Department of Revenue

Washington State Title 84 RCW

Washington Administrative Code Title 458 WAC

Withdrawing your Petition

Withdrawing your petition from the appeal process is easy. Simply fill out the form, sign it, and return it to the Board of Equalization. Once it has been received your petition will be withdrawn.