Press Release
Treasurer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2024 Kittitas County Property Tax Statements

Kittitas County, WA - 02/26/2024 - The Kittitas County Treasurer's office has announced that the 2024 property tax statements were mailed on 2/22/2024.

Please watch for your Kittitas County property tax and special assessment statements. If you do not receive any of your statements by March 25th, please confirm that your mailing address is correct. Visit the Treasurer’s TaxSifter website at http://taxsifter.co.kittitas.wa.us to view the current mailing address, tax information, and payment history. You may also contact our office by email at treasurer@co.kittitas.wa.us or by phone at 509-962-7535 with any questions or concerns.
 
Our office sends tax statements directly to the property owner. If a mortgage lender pays your taxes, they will likely request a copy of the tax roll from our office. If you have any concerns, contact your mortgage company directly to confirm that they have the current tax information.

The first half of your 2024 property taxes are due by April 30.
Tax payments can be made:

• Online through your bank’s online bill payment services.
• Online through the TaxSifter website, http://taxsifter.co.kittitas.wa.us/Search/Results.aspx, or by calling Point and Pay directly at (866) 279-1721. Please note that a 2.49% fee for credit cards, a $3.95 fee for debit cards, or a $2 eCheck fee will be charged for this service.
• In Person in Ellensburg, at 205 W 5th Ave, Ste 102, Ellensburg, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. In April and October, our office is open until 5:00pm.
• In Person in Cle Elum, at 700 E 1st, Cle Elum, in April and October only, Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Your payment will be posted during these times.
• Drop off in Upper County using the mail slot on the front of the Upper District Court building at 700 E 1st Street, Cle Elum or at the Upper District Court counter during business hours. This service is drop-off only. Your payment will not be posted at the time of drop-off. 
• Drive Up Drop Box –there is now a black Drop Box on the South side of the Courthouse driveway where tax payments, or other documents, can be left without the need to come into the building. Please do not place cash in this drop box.
• By mail. Taxpayers should include their tax payment coupon and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail. Our mailing address is:
      Kittitas County Treasurer
      102 W 5th Ave. Suite 102
      Ellensburg, WA  98926

If you have a communications assessment (TV assessment) on your property, your statement will be mailed in a separate envelope. Communication assessments were also mailed February 22, 2024. Exemptions will only be taken until April 30, 2024. After the exemption deadline the full assessment amount and a late fee will be due.

As always, we are committed to providing property owners with exemplary service regarding all inquiries and transactions related to property taxes. 
 

Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us

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Contact: Lisa Murray 509-962-7535