Moses Lake Property Tax Records
Moses Lake property tax records are managed by Grant County. The Grant County Assessor values all parcels in Moses Lake and the surrounding area, while the Grant County Treasurer handles billing and collection. The City of Moses Lake does not bill or collect property taxes directly. If you own property in Moses Lake and need to look up your assessed value, pay a tax bill, or search parcel records, you will work with Grant County's offices and online tools.
Moses Lake Overview
Grant County Assessor and Moses Lake Parcels
The Grant County Assessor's office is in Ephrata at 35 C St NW in the Courthouse Annex. Phone is 509-754-2011, ext. 2683. Toll-free within Washington: 800-572-0119. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The assessor maintains roughly 61,570 parcels across Grant County, which includes Moses Lake and the surrounding area.
The Grant County Assessor maintains parcel maps, ownership records, and legal descriptions for all Moses Lake properties. The assessor sets values and handles exemptions but does not collect taxes. That job belongs to the Treasurer.
The assessor's office is responsible for identifying and fairly valuing real and personal property. Assessed values are set each year as of January 1. Property owners who disagree with their assessed value have the right to appeal. The process involves filing with the Grant County Board of Equalization. Forms and deadlines are available through the assessor's office.
Washington state law under RCW 84.40 governs how assessors must value property. The assessor must assess at 100% of true and fair value. That is the standard used across all 39 Washington counties, including Grant County for Moses Lake parcels.
Paying Moses Lake Property Taxes
The Grant County Treasurer's office handles all property tax billing and collection for Moses Lake. Tax statements are available online through the Treasurer's Tax Statement Download tool. You can search by property ID, parcel number, or owner name exactly as it appears on the statement. First-half taxes are due April 30 and second-half taxes are due October 31 each year.
Online payments go through Point and Pay, the county's authorized payment vendor. The portal is at paydici.com. Search by parcel number (Geo ID) for real property using a 9-digit number with no spaces or hyphens. Credit card payments have a 2.5% fee, debit cards are $3.95, and e-checks are $1.00. Returned payments carry a $30 fee. Payments may take 3 to 5 business days to post to your account.
The City of Moses Lake does not directly bill or collect property taxes. Its page at cityofml.com clarifies that property taxes for Moses Lake properties are assessed and collected by Grant County. For specific questions about your tax bill, call the Grant County Treasurer or contact the City of Moses Lake Finance Director at 509-764-3732.
If a payment is late, interest and penalties accrue. Under RCW 84.56.020, if a property's total annual tax is less than $50, the full amount must be paid by April 30. Missing that date means the full year's interest begins to accrue immediately. For customer support on Point and Pay issues, call 888-891-6064.
Note: If you have questions about which part of your tax bill goes to the city versus the county or state, the Grant County Treasurer can break down the levy by taxing district.Moses Lake City Finance and Property Tax Context
The City of Moses Lake Finance Department is at 401 S. Balsam St., P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Phone: 509-764-3733. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Finance Department manages the city's budget, financial reporting, and fiscal policy. It is also your contact point for questions about how the city sets its portion of the property tax levy each year.
The city levy is just one part of your total bill. Moses Lake property owners also pay levies for Grant County, Washington State schools, the local school district, and any special purpose districts that cover their parcel. The total rate varies by location within the city depending on which taxing districts overlap.
Other city-level taxes include a Hotel/Motel Tax of 4% and a Sales Tax of 8.5% (effective April 1, 2024), but these are separate from property tax. Utility taxes are billed monthly as part of your utility bill. For questions about city-level tax policy and the annual levy, the Finance Director at 509-764-3732 is the right contact.
Moses Lake Property Public Records Access
The Grant County Public Records portal has a dedicated section for Treasurer and Assessor records. It links to the county's PACS parcel website, which shows property information including assessed values, ownership, and tax history. Public records requests in Washington are governed by RCW 42.56, which requires you to clearly identify the records you seek. Grant County Resolution 23-103-CC sets the fee schedule for records requests.
The PACS system (Public Access Computer System) is the primary tool for searching Grant County parcel data. It lets you look up Moses Lake properties by address, owner name, or parcel number. The system displays assessment rolls, tax maps, and historical parcel data. Basic lookups are free and do not require an account.
If you need detailed assessment rolls or historical records that are not available online, you can submit a written public records request to the Grant County Assessor. Requests must be specific and identify the particular records sought. The county will respond within the time frame set by state law and may charge copying fees per the county's fee resolution.
Grant County Property Tax Records
Moses Lake is in Grant County, and all property tax administration for the city runs through the county assessor and treasurer. For a full overview of Grant County's property tax offices, tools, and exemption programs, visit the Grant County property tax records page.
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