How to Appeal Values
The Property Tax Advisor provides King County taxpayers with advice and assistance on a variety of property tax matters, including appeals. The Tax Advisor is part of the King County Ombuds Office, and is independent of the Assessor’s Office.
Property Tax Advisor Office
516 3rd Ave, Room 1236
Seattle, WA 98104
Telephone: 206-477-1060
Toll Free: 1-800-325-6165 ext. 7-1060
TTY Relay: 711
Fax: 206-296-0948
taxadvisor@kingcounty.gov
The Advisor's staff is familiar with state and county property tax laws, appraisal and assessment practices, tax calculation and billing procedures, and local and state appeal processes.
They can help you with questions about value notices, appeals, exemptions, taxes and levy rates. In addition, they can help you research property sales to evaluate your assessment and work with County and State property tax officials to resolve your concerns.
They cannot reduce your assessed value, lower your tax bill, or change your property characteristics. However, they can advise you on how to pursue a change, tell you what information is relevant and where to find it, identify whom you should talk to and how to most effectively present your case.