FIPS: 53071 • Seat: Walla Walla

Walla Walla County Property Appraiser & Tax Assessor

Real property appraisal records, parcel search lookup, property tax rates, and assessment protest deadlines for Walla Walla County, Washington.

Tax Rate 0.87% Effective Rate
Median Home $525k Census ACS Value
Annual Tax $4568 Estimated Median
Assessment Ratio 100% Statutory Level

Walla Walla County Assessor's Office Information

Physical Address

Walla Walla County Appraisal & Assessment Office, Walla Walla, WA 53001

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Operating Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time)

Closed on state & federal holidays.

Telephone / Contact

(360) 807-8601

Online Property Search Tool

County Parcel Viewer / eRealProperty

Walla Walla County Property Tax Calculator

Estimated using Walla Walla County's effective tax rate of 0.87% (Assessment ratio: 100%)

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* Estimates do not account for local municipal surcharges, special district levies (MUD / ISD), or individual homestead exemption deductions.
Estimated Annual Tax
$4568
per year
Monthly Escrow $381/mo
Assessed Value $525.000
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Appealing Your Walla Walla County Assessment

Statutory Protest Deadline:

July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days (up to 60 days in some counties) of the value notice.

Under Washington property tax law, property owners in Walla Walla County have the legal right to challenge an assessed valuation that exceeds fair market value, is unequally appraised compared to neighboring properties, or contains clerical errors.

Step 1: Informal Review

Contact the Walla Walla County Assessor's Office to review your property record card, verify square footage, and present recent comparable sales (comps).

Step 2: Formal Hearing

If informal review does not resolve the valuation, file a written notice of appeal with the County Board of Equalization (BOE) before the statutory deadline.

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Was Your Walla Walla County Home Over-Assessed This Year?

Studies show up to 30% to 60% of US residential properties are overvalued by automated municipal algorithms. Protesting your assessment before the statutory deadline can lower your tax bill by an average of $1,100/year.

⏰ Key Deadline: July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days (up to 60 days in some counties) of the value notice.

Walla Walla County Homestead Exemptions & Tax Relief

Homeowners in Walla Walla County who occupy their home as their permanent primary residence may qualify for property tax reductions under state and local homestead programs:

General Homestead Exemption:

Senior Citizen and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption program freezes home value and exempts portions of regular and excess levies based on county median income.

Seniors & Disabled Veterans:

Tiered exemptions for seniors 61+ and 100% disabled veterans with disposable income under county thresholds (e.g. up to $84,000 in King County).

Public Records & Deeds Official Recording Partner

Need Deed, Lien, or Title Records for Walla Walla County?

While the Property Appraiser values real estate for taxation, official legal property transfers, warranty deeds, mortgages, and marriage records in Walla Walla County are maintained by the County Clerk & Recorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Walla Walla County Property Appraiser office located?

The official Walla Walla County property appraisal and tax assessment office is located at Walla Walla County Appraisal & Assessment Office, Walla Walla, WA 53001. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time). You can reach the customer service staff by phone at (360) 807-8601.

What is the property tax rate in Walla Walla County, WA?

The average effective property tax rate in Walla Walla County is approximately 0.87%. For a home with the median county market value of $525.000, the estimated annual property tax is about $4568 per year.

How do I search for a property or parcel in Walla Walla County?

You can look up property record cards, assessed valuations, ownership history, and parcel boundary maps online through the official Walla Walla County parcel search portal: https://wwcowa.gov/assessor/parcel-search.

When is the deadline to appeal my property assessment in Walla Walla County?

Property valuation protests and appeals in Walla Walla County must be submitted by: July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days (up to 60 days in some counties) of the value notice. Appeals are formally reviewed and heard by the County Board of Equalization (BOE).

How does the Homestead Exemption work in Walla Walla County?

Senior Citizen and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption program freezes home value and exempts portions of regular and excess levies based on county median income. Additional exemptions are available for senior citizens (65+) and disabled military veterans (Tiered exemptions for seniors 61+ and 100% disabled veterans with disposable income under county thresholds (e.g. up to $84,000 in King County).).

Adjacent & Neighboring County Appraisers

County Overview

County Seat: Walla Walla
Population (2023): 61.568
Land Area: 1270 sq mi
Tax Assessor Ratio: 100%
State Agency: Washington Dept of Revenue
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