Personal Property Taxes

Taxes

Personal property as defined by the State of Washington includes the assets of a business or utility, aircraft hangar, mobile homes independent of real property, farm equipment and houseboats. This tax is based on the assessment value as of January 1 of the previous year. The owner of record at that time is responsible for taxes due the following year.

First half taxes are due by April 30. If payment is late, total amount of tax becomes delinquent resulting in interest and penalty calculated on entire amount due for the year. Second half taxes become delinquent after October 31. Postmarks are accepted as payment date. If total tax for the year is less than $50, the entire amount must be paid by April 30.

Your canceled check is your receipt. Checks accepted are subject to collection. Non-payment by bank voids receipt. Returned check charge $25. Resolution No. 217-1981, December 1, 1981.

Interest

Interest on delinquent tax is computed monthly from the date of delinquency to the date of payment at the rate per annum prescribed by law. (1% per month)

Penalties

Penalty of 3% is assessed on the amount of tax delinquent on June 1 of the year in which the tax is due. An additional penalty of 8% is assessed on the total amount of tax delinquent on December 1 of the year in which the tax is due.

When paying any delinquent tax after calculation date, contact this office 360-378-2171 for correct interest and penalty due. Delinquent payments not for the correct amount will be returned.

Credit Card Payments

Credit card payments are accepted online through the SJC Property Search site. You can search by Account Number, Owner Name, Property Address or DBA. Then select the "View Details" of your property search results record.
There will be a fee charged for this service by PointAndPay.Net and American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Cards are accepted.