Assessor's Office
Assessor: Danny Hagen
Personal Property InformationMost people know that property tax applies to real property, however, some may not know that property tax also applies to personal property. Most personal property owned by individuals is exempt. For example, household goods and personal effects are not subject to property tax. However, if these items are used in a business, property tax applies. Personal property tax does not apply to business inventories, or intangible property such as copyrights and trademarks. Personal property is subject to the same levy rate as real property. The characteristic that distinguishes real and personal property is mobility. Real property includes land, structures, improvements to land, and certain equipment affixed to land or structures. Personal property includes machinery, equipment, furniture, and supplies of businesses and farmers. It also includes any improvements made to land leased from the government (leasehold improvements). 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). FILE ONLINE (Preferred) To file online, you must have existing Personal Property Parcel number, and a registered email address with our office. FILE ONLINE HERE | HELPForms
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