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King County Property Tax Appeal 2026

How to appeal your property assessment in King County (Seattle), WA. Everything below is pulled from King County Department of Assessments. Always confirm the current details with the county before filing — this is general information, not legal advice.

2026 Appeal Deadline

By July 1, or within 60 days of the date your Official Property Value Notice was mailed — whichever is later

Median Home Value

$750,000

~0.9% effective rate

Appeal Form

Taxpayer Petition to the County Board of Equalization

King County property tax appeal deadline 2026

The 2026 deadline to appeal your King County property assessment is By July 1, or within 60 days of the date your Official Property Value Notice was mailed — whichever is later. File your Taxpayer Petition to the County Board of Equalization with King County Department of Assessments on or before that date — miss it and you generally wait until next year. File as early in the window as possible to secure a hearing slot.

Who assesses & hears your appeal

King County Department of Assessments

(206) 296-7300

201 S Jackson St, Room 708, Seattle, WA 98104

kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor.aspx

Appeals are heard by the King County Board of Equalization.

How to file in King County

Online via the King County Board of Equalization e-Appeals portal

kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor.aspx

Mail the Taxpayer Petition to the Board of Equalization

516 3rd Ave, Room 1222, Seattle, WA 98104

Washington assesses at 100% of market value. King County mails value notices on a rolling area schedule, so your 60-day window depends on when your notice was issued.

King County property tax appeal FAQ

When is the King County appeal deadline?

By July 1, or within 60 days of the mailing date on your Official Property Value Notice, whichever is later.

Deadlines, forms, and contact details change — always confirm with King County Department of Assessments before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.

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