Kitsap County Assessor
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The Kitsap County Assessor’s Office currently remains closed to
the general public; however staff is still available to
provide services. Go to the County
online services page or our Contact Us page for information about how to get services from the
Assessor's Office.
You can contact our office by email at assessor@co.kitsap.wa.us or by leaving us a message at 360.337.7160 and we will return your call during business hours.
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Appraisers from the Kitsap County
Assessor’s Office will be following social distancing protocols to ensure
the safety of the public and staff. Appraisers will attempt to stay in
their vehicles while making onsite inspections and we have discouraged
appraisers from making contact with the property occupant. If you need to
approach an appraiser we ask that you please maintain at least six feet of
physical distance.
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The primary role of the Assessor's Office is to establish an assessed valuation of all real and personal property for tax purposes. The Assessor is required by law to assess all taxable property at 100% of market value. These values are used to calculate and set levy rates for the various taxing districts in the county, and to equitably distribute tax responsibility among taxpayers.
The Assessor's office appraises property both by physical inspection and by market activity. Washington State Law mandates that property must be physically inspected at least once every six years, with annual review and update based on sales analysis.
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MAJOR CHANGES TO TAXES TO BE COLLECTED IN 2021
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE SENIOR EXEMPTION PROGRAM BEGINNING IN 2020
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