Search Everett Property Tax Records
Everett property tax records are managed by Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Assessor sets assessed values for every parcel in Everett, and the County Treasurer handles tax billing and collection. The City of Everett is the county seat and the largest city in Snohomish County, with a real and personal property tax rate of $8.21 per $1,000 of assessed value. If you need to look up a parcel, pay taxes, or find recorded property documents tied to an Everett address, this guide covers the tools and offices involved.
Everett Overview
Snohomish County Assessor and Everett Properties
The Snohomish County Assessor's Office sets assessed values on all real and personal property in the county, including every parcel in Everett. The assessor also calculates levy rates for taxing districts. The City of Everett itself directs all property tax and property boundary inquiries to the Snohomish County Assessor's Office rather than handling them internally.
The assessor's main office is in Everett, which makes it convenient for city residents to visit in person. Assessor Linda Hjelle leads the office. You can reach staff by phone at the main line (425) 388-3433 or by email at assessor@snoco.org. The office sits in the Administration East Building on the County Campus at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
Washington State caps property tax growth at 1% per year on existing property values. New construction and annexations can push the levy above that limit. The City of Everett identifies property tax as one of its three largest revenue sources, alongside sales tax and business and occupation tax. Detailed property tax information for Everett is routed through the Snohomish County Assessor.
The Snohomish County website gives Everett residents direct access to property tax search tools, assessor contacts, and payment options.
Everett Property Tax Records Online Search
The primary online tool for Everett parcels is SCOPI, the Snohomish County Online Property Information interactive map. You can search by parcel number or by address. Once you select a parcel, SCOPI shows the Parcel ID, property address, and owner name. Clicking through to the Property Account Summary gives you full details including sales history, property tax history, legal description, and structure data.
SCOPI is available at snohomishcountywa.gov/5414/Interactive-Map-SCOPI. The map also lets you view appraisal neighborhood boundaries, recent sales by property type, and aerial imagery from multiple years ranging back to 2017. Residential appraisal neighborhoods in the system start with digit codes 1 through 4, while commercial neighborhoods start with 5 or 6.
For a direct parcel summary or to pay taxes online, you can also use the Snohomish County property tax portal at snoco.org/proptax. This is the faster option if you already know your parcel number or account number and just want to check a balance or make a payment. Senior exemption status tools are also linked directly from this portal.
The City of Everett's Digital Records Center provides access to permitting records, certificates of occupancy, and land use project maps. For property tax and boundary information, the city explicitly routes users to the County Assessor. You can visit the Everett Digital Records Center for building permits and address-level records.
Paying Property Taxes on Everett Parcels
The Snohomish County Treasurer manages all property tax payments for Everett. Tax statements go out in mid-February each year. First half payments are due April 30. Second half payments are due October 31. A drop box on the County Campus is open 24/7 and checked daily. If you pay by mail, allow 7 to 10 business days for your check to clear.
You can pay online at snoco.org/proptax or by phone at 833-440-3332 using a credit card. Mail payments with your remittance stub. Do not place payment in the ballot drop box. The tax drop box is a different location on the County Campus. For questions, contact the Treasurer's office at 425-388-3366 or by email at Contact.Treasurer@snoco.org.
The City of Everett website links to tax resources, finance reports, and the Digital Records Center for property-related public records.
The City of Everett also offers an online records request portal for city administrative records through the City Clerk's office. Certified copy fees are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Non-certified copies run $0.50 per page. Payment must be made in advance by money order, cashier check, or cash. Online submissions are available through the City of Everett public records page.
Property Tax Exemptions in Everett
Snohomish County offers property tax exemption programs for qualifying Everett residents. The senior exemption is the most widely used. For 2024, the maximum disposable income limit increased to $75,000. Seniors who qualify see their property's assessed value frozen for tax purposes. That can mean significant savings, especially in areas where values have risen fast. Applications and a status check tool are available on the Assessor's website.
Additional exemptions exist for disabled persons. Under RCW 84.36.381, senior citizens and people with disabilities can qualify for significant property tax relief. The county also has a Destroyed Property Claim Form for owners whose properties have been damaged by flood or disaster, allowing them to request a reduction in their assessed value and a potential tax abatement for that year.
Washington exempts purchases for resale, groceries, and prescription drugs from sales tax, but property tax has its own separate exemption structure. Property taxes in Everett are limited to 1% annual growth on existing values under state law. New construction is assessed separately and added to the levy roll.
Everett Recorded Property Documents
The Snohomish County Recording Division maintains all land records tied to parcels in Everett. This includes deeds, liens, easements, surveys, plats, and other real property documents. Most records from July 1976 forward are searchable online. You can search by name, document type, parcel ID, recording date, or recording number at snohomishcountywa.gov/1983/Recorded-Documents-Search.
Watermarked unofficial copies are free to view and print online. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page. Staff-assisted search time runs $8.00 per hour. Name searches should use the last name, first name format. Parcel searches need the first ten digits of the parcel ID. If the document contains sensitive personal information, only the listing may be visible and not the full image. Historical documents prior to 1974 may require an in-person or mail request.
Note: Document searches by parcel number may return incomplete results if the index is not fully connected. If you need a full document history on a parcel, contact the Recording Division directly for a complete search.
Appealing a Snohomish County Assessment
Everett property owners who disagree with their Snohomish County assessed value can appeal to the Snohomish County Board of Equalization. You will need to show evidence that the value set by the Assessor does not match market value. Comparable recent sales are the most common type of evidence. The Assessor recommends calling first to speak with an appraiser before filing a formal appeal, as many issues get resolved that way.
Under RCW 84.48, county boards of equalization review appeals and have authority to adjust individual property values when warranted. The Assessor's Tax Distribution page shows how the levy is divided across the many taxing districts that apply to Everett parcels, including the city, county, school district, fire, and transit districts.
Snohomish County Property Tax Records
Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, and all property tax administration for the city runs through county offices. For a full overview of assessor resources, exemption programs, payment tools, and recorded documents countywide, visit the Snohomish County property tax records page.
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