Olympia Property Tax Records
Olympia property tax records are maintained by Thurston County. The Thurston County Assessor values all real and personal property in Olympia and the surrounding area, and the County Treasurer handles billing and collection. Washington's state capital sits within eight separate tax code areas, each with its own combination of overlapping taxing districts. If you need to look up parcel values, pay a tax bill, or search for recorded documents tied to an Olympia property, Thurston County's online tools and offices are the place to start.
Olympia Overview
Thurston County Assessor and Olympia Parcel Values
The Thurston County Assessor, Steven J. Drew, is responsible for identifying and fairly valuing all real and personal property in Thurston County, including every parcel within Olympia. The office is at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Assessed values are set as of January 1 each year, reflecting market conditions at that date. Single-family home sale prices in Thurston County rose modestly to $516,000 for the 2025 assessment year.
Property owners can view their individual value change notice online using the A+ Parcel Search system. For value-related concerns or questions about the property characteristics used in your valuation, email ValueInquiry@co.thurston.wa.us. For questions about the senior and disabled exemption program, email AsrInfo@co.thurston.wa.us. The Thurston County Assessor earned the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration in 2014 and received recertification in 2020.
Washington law under RCW 84.40.030 requires assessors to value property at 100% of true and fair market value. Each property in Thurston County is physically verified at least once every six years. Between inspections, the assessor adjusts values based on market changes. If you think the value used for your Olympia property is wrong, the A+ system lets you check what characteristics were used and compare them to similar properties.
A+ Parcel Search for Olympia Properties
The Thurston County Assessor's A+ Parcel Look-Up System at thurstoncountywa.gov is how you search Olympia property records online. You can search by parcel number (11 digits), owner or taxpayer name (first and last), or address (street number and street name only, without street type or direction). Results sort by owner name, address, or parcel number. Double-click the property number in the results to open full ownership and parcel information.
The parcel data is maintained and continually updated by the assessor and is used to create property tax rolls each year. The system is a legal requirement of open government. If you find an error in your parcel's data, use the feedback button on the property page and include a daytime phone number so the office can confirm any corrections with you.
For value inquiries about an Olympia parcel, the assessor recommends verifying the property characteristics and comparable sales used to set your value using A+ before contacting the office directly. That way you come in with the specific information that needs to be corrected, which speeds up the review process.
Olympia Property Tax Rates and Taxing Districts
Olympia properties are subject to a combination of taxing district levies. The Thurston County Treasurer publishes tax rates at thurstoncountywa.gov. For 2025 (based on January 1, 2024 assessed values), the City of Olympia's general levy component is $0.98 per $1,000. State school levies add $1.14 and $0.73. Thurston County's General Fund is $2.00, Road Fund $0.90, and Conservation Futures $1.24. Olympia School District #111 adds $4.16.
Special purpose districts add more to the total. These include Medic One at $0.34, the Olympia Metropolitan Park District at $0.50, Port of Olympia at $0.13, PUD #1 at $0.01, and Timberland Regional Library at $0.23. Fire district rates in Thurston County range from $0.18 to $2.19 depending on location. Cemetery districts add small amounts as well. Total rates vary by tax code area since not every Olympia parcel falls within every special district.
Washington cities are authorized by law to levy up to $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed value for general governmental services under RCW 84.52.043. That limit does not include voter-approved special levies and may be reduced further by state constitutional limits or the growth limits in RCW 84.55.010. For 2023, the City of Olympia's regular levy was $1.7417 per $1,000 on a total assessed value of $11.69 billion.
Note: There are eight distinct tax code areas within Olympia, so your rate depends on exactly which districts overlap your parcel's location.Paying Olympia Property Taxes
The Thurston County Treasurer is at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Phone: 360-786-5550. Fax: 360-754-4683. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taxes become due January 1 after the November levy and are split into two installments: first half due April 30 and second half due October 31. If taxes are not paid by the due date, late fees begin to accrue.
The Thurston County Treasurer's website has online payment with no additional fee for electronic check. Debit card payments carry a 1.0% transaction fee (minimum $2.00). Credit card payments have a 2.30% transaction fee (minimum $2.00). The county receives none of the transaction fee. You can also pay by mail, by drop box in the parking lot, or over the phone. If you mail a payment, it must be postmarked by the due date to avoid late charges.
The Treasurer's Ascend Web portal shows a full Installments Payable table with tax year, installment, due date, principal, interest, penalties, costs, and cumulative amounts due. It also breaks down your current taxes by district, showing the rate and amount for each taxing entity on your Olympia parcel. Levy Rate History is available for past tax years. You can also sign up for paperless tax bills and set up automatic payments through your online account.
For delinquent accounts, the Treasurer notes that once a property enters the delinquency process, all outstanding taxes, interest, penalties, and costs may come due in full in certified funds. Call 360-786-5550 for an accurate payoff amount before attempting to pay off a delinquent account.
Property Transfers and Real Estate Excise Tax in Olympia
When an Olympia property changes hands, the Thurston County Treasurer processes the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit (REETA). The county accepts online eREET transactions through two vendor partners: Simplifile at 800-460-5657 and CSC eRecording at 866-652-0111. The Auditor's office handles the electronic recording side. For questions about REETA processing, email trsr@co.thurston.wa.us or call 360-786-5550.
Mobile Home Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits cannot be submitted electronically. They must be submitted in person, by mail, or dropped in the green parking lot drop box at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501-2043. All property taxes must be paid in full before a manufactured or mobile home transfer can be completed. Available REETA forms include the single-location affidavit, multiple-location affidavit, mobile home affidavit, supplemental statement, and controlling interest affidavit.
Thurston County Property Tax Records
Olympia is the county seat of Thurston County, and all property tax administration for the city runs through the county assessor and treasurer. For a full overview of Thurston County's offices, tools, and programs, visit the Thurston County property tax records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Olympia in the south Puget Sound region and use their own county assessors for property tax records.