Lake Stevens Property Tax Records

Lake Stevens property tax records are maintained by the Snohomish County Assessor and Snohomish County Treasurer. If you own property in Lake Stevens and need to look up your parcel value, check your tax bill, or find recorded documents, this page has the tools and contact information you need. The city raises revenue through property tax, utility taxes, and sales tax. Most of the property tax collected from Lake Stevens residents goes to the state, schools, county, and special districts rather than the city itself.

Snohomish County Assessor and Lake Stevens Parcels

The Snohomish County Assessor's Office sets assessed values for all real and personal property in Lake Stevens. The office updates values annually and calculates levy rates for all taxing districts in the county. For Lake Stevens properties, these districts include the state, county, school district, fire district, library, and others.

The Assessor's Customer Service Center is at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201, on the 1st floor of the Administration East Building. Contact numbers are: Main 425-388-3433, Residential Appraisal 425-388-6555, Commercial Appraisal 425-388-3390, and Exemptions 425-388-3540. Staff can help you understand how your value was set, what data was used, and what programs are available if you qualify for a reduction.

Senior and disabled exemption income limits for 2024 were raised to a maximum of $75,000 in disposable income. If you qualify, the exemption can reduce your taxable value and lower your overall tax bill. The office also accepts Destroyed Property Claim Forms when a property is significantly damaged by fire, flood, or other disaster, which can reduce your assessment and lead to a tax abatement.

Business personal property must be reported each year to the county assessor per RCW 84.40.185. The office provides eFile options for business personal property tax filings so you can submit reports online.

Lake Stevens City Finance and Property Tax Levy

The Lake Stevens Finance Department manages the city's budget and fiscal operations. City Hall is at 1812 Main Street, Lake Stevens, WA 98258. The Finance Director can be reached at 425-622-9410. The city uses ClearGov as a financial transparency platform where you can review revenues, expenditures, debt, and budget trends.

Lake Stevens funds its services through property tax, utility taxes, and sales tax. The city is limited by state law to a 1% annual increase in its regular property tax levy unless voters approve a higher rate. Most utility taxes are capped at 6%. The city retains 1.05% out of every dollar of the 9.3% sales tax rate. Voters also approved a 0.20% tax increase to support the city's transportation benefit district.

Property tax revenue in Lake Stevens supports police, planning, economic development, parks, streets, sidewalks, public facilities, and some utilities. Even though the property tax rate is shared among many districts, the city portion plays a key role in funding basic day-to-day services. Any major tax increase beyond existing state limits must go to a vote of the residents.

Washington State sets the framework for property tax levies, and Lake Stevens follows the same rules that apply to all cities in the state.

SCOPI Interactive Map for Lake Stevens Properties

The SCOPI (Snohomish County Online Property Information) map is a free tool for looking up Lake Stevens parcels. You can search by parcel number or street address. When you click a parcel on the map, you see the Parcel ID, property address, and owner name. Clicking for additional details gives you the taxpayer name, gross acres, market value, and tax code area number.

The "Property Account Summary" link within SCOPI opens a detailed report that includes sales history, property tax history, legal descriptions, and structure data. This is the most complete view of a Lake Stevens parcel available online. The map also identifies Shared Interest Parcels, which are common elements like condominium common areas that are owned jointly by multiple property owners. These appear differently in the system than standard single-owner parcels.

GIS data layers in SCOPI include all parcels, cadastral annotation, city boundaries, current parcels, easements, parcel centroids, recent property sales, subdivision boundaries, and tax code areas. Researchers and title professionals use these layers to analyze property boundaries and ownership patterns across the Lake Stevens area.

State-level exemption and deferral programs are administered locally by the Snohomish County Assessor and apply to qualifying Lake Stevens homeowners.

Paying Lake Stevens Property Taxes

Property taxes for Lake Stevens are collected by the Snohomish County Treasurer. The Treasurer calculates taxes due and sends out statements mid-February each year. First-half taxes are due April 30, and the second half is due October 31. If your total bill is small enough to qualify for single-payment treatment, the full amount is due by April 30.

Online payment is available through a secure eCommerce system at paydici.com/snohomish-county-wa/search/new. You can also mail a check to the Treasurer's office or pay in person at the Customer Service Center. For property owners who prefer a more manageable payment schedule, the Treasurer offers monthly payment plans through Evergreen Note Servicing.

Tax statements from Snohomish County were mailed in mid-February 2026 for the 2026 tax year. If you did not receive a statement, contact the Treasurer at 425-388-3366. For foreclosure matters, call 425-388-3606. For personal property tax questions, call 425-388-3473. The Treasurer conducts an annual Tax Lien Foreclosure Sale. Properties sold in prior years are posted on the Treasurer's website.

Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits are also processed through the Treasurer's office. These affidavits must be submitted and any excise tax paid before a deed transfer can be recorded by the county auditor.

Recorded Documents for Lake Stevens Properties

The Snohomish County Auditor's Recording Division maintains land records for Lake Stevens including deeds, plats, surveys, liens, and mortgage documents. The online search covers records from July 1976 to the present. As of March 2, 2026, a free account is required to access the online search system.

You can search by name, document type, recording number, recording date, parcel ID, book and page, or legal description. Name searches should be entered as "Last Name, First Name." Parcel ID searches use the first ten digits of the parcel number. Unofficial watermarked copies are available for immediate download. Certified copies are mailed with an official seal within five business days of your request.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page under the state-governed rate. An $8 per-hour staff search fee may apply for documents recorded before 1976 or for searches that require significant staff time. In-person searches are available at the Customer Service Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Recording Division at 425-388-3483 or visit 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 204, Everett, WA 98201.

Public Records Requests for Lake Stevens Tax Data

Under RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act, residents have a right to request government records. Property information and tax assessments for Lake Stevens parcels are available through the Assessor's Property Summary Search tool. Additional records can be submitted through the county's Public Records Request Portal. The county's public records officer categorizes commonly requested records by department to help you find what you need quickly.

Deeds, easements, and liens are available through the Auditor's Recording Division. GIS and map data can be accessed through the county's GIS portal or requested from the Department of Information Technology. Tax foreclosure records are maintained by the Treasurer and posted online. For any records not available through these standard channels, a formal request through the Public Records Portal is the right path.

Snohomish County Property Tax Records

Lake Stevens is in Snohomish County. All property assessment, collection, and recording functions for Lake Stevens parcels go through Snohomish County offices. Visit the county page for more detail on county-wide resources and tools.

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