Options for Paying Property Taxes

Payments may be made:

  • By mail: to Cowlitz County Treasurer, 207 4th Ave. N, Kelso, WA 98626. Make checks payable to: Cowlitz County Treasurer, please have postmarked before the deadline. First half is due by April 30th. Second half is due by October 31st. 
  • Online or by phone:  E-checks are $2.00, credit and debit cards are charged a 2.4% with a $2.00 minimum processing fee by the third party processor at: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/1874/E-Checks-Credit-or-Debit-Card-Payments, or via the automated telephone system at 1-844-965-0200. You must have your property ID, parcel numbers will not work. 
  • Secure drop box: at the North and South entrance of the Administration Building located at 207 4th Ave. N and outside the entrance to the Treasurer's Office.  Please pay by check, cashier’s check or money order. If you would like a receipt, you must include a self addressed stamped envelope. DO NOT put cash in drop box.
  • Drive up drop box:  located in the North parking lot of the Administration Building at 207 4th Ave N. Please pay by check, cashier’s check or money order. If you would like a receipt, you must include a self addressed stamped envelope. DO NOT put cash in drop box.