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Caroline Perry
Hoquiam - District 3
Duane Carter
Montesano - District1
Steven Steinman
Aberdeen - District 2
Jill Vance
Clerk of the Board
Contacting
the Board
If
you need information, forms, or have any questions please contact
the Clerk of the Board of Equalization:
Jill Vance, Clerk
Grays Harbor County Board of Equalization
310 W. Spruce St. / P.O. Box 568
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-5400
JVance@
co.grays-harbor.wa.us
Office hours by appointment with the Clerk of the Board
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310 W. Spruce Street
P.O. Box 568
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-5400
Email:
Jill Vance
JVance@co.grays-harbor.wa.us
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The
Appeal Process |
If you
have any questions or concerns regarding your property valuation,
you may contact the Grays Harbor County Assessor’s Office.
Property owners can often settle disagreements at this level
without filing a formal appeal. If an agreement cannot be
reached with the Assessor's Office, a written appeal may be
filed with the Grays Harbor County Board of Equalization.
The completed petition must be filed by July 1st of the assessment
year or within 30 days of the date that the change of value notices
were mailed, whichever date is later.
Appeal forms can be obtained by contacting the Assessor’s
Office or the Clerk of the Board of Equalization. The appeal
process is informal and does not require an attorney. Washington
State law does require that the appellant submit clear, cogent
and convincing evidence that proves the appraised value does not
reflect market value. Evidence should include sales of comparable
properties in the area, or information on conditions of the
property not known to the assessor. If the appellant is not
satisfied with the determination made by the Board of Equalization,
an appeal can be made to the Washington State Board of Tax
Appeals.
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About the Board of Equalization |
Mission
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The
Grays Harbor County Board of Equalization is an independent
body of private citizens that hears and decides appeals
related to property valuation and other determinations by
the Grays Harbor County Assessor. Appointed by the County
Commissioners, the Board is established by the laws of Washington
State and governed by the Washington State Department of
Revenue. The Board of Equalization is committed to ensuring
that adequate guidance and information is available to taxpayers
in preparing a proper appeal.
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Services |
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The
Board provides impartial and economical adjudication for
appealing the following
determinations of the Grays Harbor County Assessor:
- Changes
in real and personal property values [RCW 84.48.010]
- Determinations
of senior citizen/disabled persons exemptions [RCW 84.36.385]
- Determinations
of home improvement exemptions [RCW 84.36.400]
- Determinations
regarding historic property [RCW 84.26.130]
- Determinations
of forest land classification [RCW 84.33]
- Determinations
of current use classifications [RCW 84.34]
- Determinations
regarding destroyed property [RCW 84.70.010]
- Claims
for either real or personal property tax exemptions [RCW 84.36.010]
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Board Membership |
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The
Grays Harbor County Board of Equalization consists of three
members representing each district
within the county, and a clerk. All are appointed by the
County Commissioners.
The board includes:
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Caroline Perry
Hoquiam - District 3
Duane Carter
Montesano - District1
Steven Steinman
Aberdeen - District 2
Jill Vance
Clerk of the Board |
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Additional
Information |
Grays Harbor County Assessor
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You
may contact the Grays Harbor County Assessor’s office
to review your property valuation at any time during the year.
Agreements can often be reached prior to filing an appeal
with the Board of Equalization.
To review your valuation, contact the Assessor’s officer.
Grays Harbor County Assessor’s Office
100 W Broadway, Suite 21
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4121
Office Hours:
Currently Posted Office Hours
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Washington State Dept. of Revenue |
The
Washington State Department of Revenue website provides extensive
information on property taxes including links to publications,
forms and applicable laws. You can visit this website at:
http://dor.wa.gov/content/findtaxesandrates/propertytax/
A helpful guide entitled “Appealing your Property Tax
Valuation to the County Board of Equalization” can be
found in the publications section of this website.
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Remember |
- To
file an appeal of the assessment of your property,
you must complete an appeal petition form with the Grays
Harbor County Board of Equalization. A letter or telephone
call will not be accepted as a substitute for the appeal
petition form.
- The
deadline for filing an appeal is July 1st of the assessment
year or within 30 days of the date that Change of Value
Notices were mailed by the Assessor’s Office, whichever date
is later.
- There
is no charge for filing an appeal and an attorney is not
required.
- A
completed petition must include specific reasons why you
believe that the Assessor’s Office is incorrect.
Statements that the assessor’s valuation is too
high or property taxes are excessive are not sufficient.
You should be specific as to why the assessed values does
not reflect market value. Examples might include sales
of similar property that reflect a lower value for your
property; a recent appraisal of your property; or excessive
deterioration of your property.
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