We have just released the first Klickitat County Assessor's Report for Taxes Payable in 2012 . This report gives a brief overview of the major changes in assessed values, levy rates from taxing districts and explains how and why these ch  . . . Click for Details

The Klickitat County Assessor's Office has worked very hard to improve the quality of service that we provide to the public. We are very happy to see that we have a significant improvement in our Consumer Service Survey from the public in all areas of service. Click here see our latest Survey Results and click here to see our Year End Review to the Board of County Commissioners .  . . . Click for Details

The Washington State Auditor spend over a week in our office to determined whether the Assessor's complied with state laws and regulations and our own policies and procedures. Areas that were closely examined were exemptions, assessed value appeals, and personal property discovery. We are pleased that the Washington State Auditors did not have any findings in our office. Complete results for Assessor and other areas of the county can be found at Klickitat County Accountability Audit .

The Department of Revenue has recommended that Klickitat County appoint a Farm Advisory Board to assist the Assessor's Office in implementing assessment guidelines for the assessment of open space, farms and agricultural lands. This five member committee represents the active farming community and advises the Assessor in implementing assessment guidelines. The Assessor's office is currently accepting applications for this board which will meet once a year to help the Assessor determine the appropriate values for open space, farms and agriculture lands. The board will be selected by the Board of County Commissioners. If you are interested in applying for this board or would like additional information, please contact the Assessor's office or send us an application by January 15, 2011 to assessors@co.klickitat.wa.us.

If you are making physical improvements to your property, you can receive a three-year exemption on the value of the improvement. Use this form to let our office know about the improvement before you complete it. Click the link to view the Department of Revenue form and instructions.  . . . Click for Details

If you have had a fire or other loss on your property that affects your assessed value, you need to let the Assessor's Office know about it so that we can adjust your assessment. Click the link to view the Department of Revenue form and instructions.  . . . Click for Details