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Island County Assessor’s News Brief – Revaluation of Property

Fall of every year we begin walking properties in 1/6th of the county. Fall of 2011 physical inspections will begin in Oak Harbor. Island County is an annual county, meaning that all real property is listed and assessed every year with reference to its value on the first day of January (RCW 84.40.020).

Chapter 84.40.025 RCW allows appraisers access to all real property. Any real or personal property shall be subject to visitation, investigation, examination, discovery, and listing at any reasonable time. If you believe you have unusual or extraordinary circumstances that would prohibit inspection, please contact our office to make special arrangements.

Island County Appraisal Inspection Areas (Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Residential Properties will differ)

• RCW 84.40.025 - Grants access to assessor for inspection.
• RCW 84.41.030 - Inspection required (before 2009)
• RCW 84.41.041 - Inspection of property required (as of 2009).
• WAC458.07.015 - Annual Valuation Requirements / Inspection