Kittitas County Assessor

Location
Kittitas County Assessor
205 W 5th AVE Suite 101
Ellensburg WA 98926

Phone
(509) 962-7501
(509) 962-7666 fax

Email
assessoradmin@
co.kittitas.wa.us ‡
Please note that we are not always able to respond to emails the same day we receive them. We do make every effort to reply as soon as possible.

Hours
9 am to noon and
1 pm to 5 pm
Monday through Friday
Courthouse closures

Map and office location
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Welcome to the Kittitas County Assessor's Office

Welcome to the Kittitas County Assessor’s web site. This site has been prepared to assist you in understanding the functions of the Assessor’s office.

It is the responsibility of the Assessor to determine the value of all real and personal property in Kittitas County and to establish an equitable basis for the levies imposed by the various taxing districts and additional special levies for which the people have voted.

We are required to keep numerous records in addition to thousands of property appraisal reports. Last year we initiated the process of converting historical paper files to electronic images. A detailed series of electronic maps showing all properties within the county are maintained along with a set of aerial photos. Each time property is sold or divided, or a new plat filed, the transaction is shown in office records. Our assessment roll of the county lists ownership and address, description, parcel number, tax code area, use code, revaluation year and the valuation of land and buildings for all taxable property along with digital photos of buildings.

The Assessor does not establish the dollar amount of taxes required nor does the Assessor bill or collect taxes. The taxpayers, state limitations and assessed values determine the tax rate for each district. The County Treasurer bills and collects the required tax.

The professional and hard-working Assessor’s Office staff deserves a large amount of the credit in accomplishing the task of establishing equality in assessments as well as the taxpayers of Kittitas County who have been willing to cooperate and assist us with our work.

As a public servant, it is my sincere desire to assist the taxpayers of Kittitas County in an effective, responsible and courteous manner and I welcome your inquiries regarding any matter concerning this office.