Should property owners contact the Assessor’s Office to settle property value disagreements?

Absolutely! If you feel the assessment of your property taxes is incorrect or have questions about the your valuation contact the Assessor’s Office first anytime you have a question. Many times disagreements or stipulations can be agreed upon or settled with the Assessor’s Office without filing an appeal. However, you still need to preserve your appeal rights by filing your appeal form in a timely fashion with the Board of Equalization; view the Appealing Assessed Valuations FAQ to access appeal forms.

The Douglas County Assessor’s office may be reached at 509-745-8521 and additional information may be obtained by visiting the Assessor page.

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1. Should property owners contact the Assessor’s Office to settle property value disagreements?
2. How does the Assessor value property?
3. How can I appeal the assessed valuation of my property?
4. What is the deadline for filing a Petition for Appeal?
5. How can I appeal a decision made by the Board of Equalization?