Pullman Property Tax Records
Property tax records for Pullman are managed by Whitman County, which handles all assessment and tax collection for the city. The Whitman County Assessor values Pullman parcels and the County Treasurer bills property owners and collects taxes each year. You can look up parcel data through the county's online Tax Sifter system. Taxes are due April 30 for the first half and October 31 for the second half. This page covers where to find your records, how the levy is structured in Pullman, and what options exist if you want to appeal your assessed value or apply for an exemption.
Pullman Overview
Whitman County Assessor and Pullman Property Values
The Whitman County Assessor's Office is responsible for valuing all real and personal property in Pullman. Under RCW 84.41.030, the assessor must revalue all real property annually at 100% of true and fair market value. Accredited appraisers physically inspect one-sixth of the county each year. The 2025 inspection areas included the north half of Pullman. In larger communities like Pullman, valuation updates are broken down by neighborhood based on sales data.
The 2024 total levy rate for Pullman (Tax Code Area 13) was $13.9906248705 per $1,000 of assessed value. Taxing districts face a 1% cap on regular levy increases. Excess levies require voter approval. To estimate what you would owe, divide your total assessed value by 1,000 and multiply by the current levy rate for your district.
Change of Value (COV) notices are mailed annually. For 2025, they went out on August 29. Once you receive the notice, you have 30 days to appeal to the county Board of Equalization. You can contact the Assessor's Office at 509-397-6220 or assessors@whitmancounty.gov with any questions about your value or the appeal process.
The Whitman County Assessor's website gives Pullman property owners access to parcel details and Tax Sifter for online lookups.
The Assessor's site links to the Tax Sifter portal where you can search any Pullman parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number.
Paying Pullman Property Taxes
The Whitman County Treasurer handles all property tax collection for Pullman. Tax statements are mailed once a year from Colfax in late February or early March. The first half or full payment must be paid or postmarked by April 30. The second half is due by October 31. If the tax due on a parcel is less than $50, the full amount must be paid with the first installment.
Delinquent taxes carry real costs. Interest on late first-half taxes starts at 1% per month on the full annual amount beginning May 1. A 3% penalty is added on June 1. An additional 8% penalty is added on December 1 for any taxes still outstanding. Before paying delinquent taxes, you should contact the Treasurer at 509-397-6230 to get the exact amount owed on the date you plan to pay, since interest changes each month.
Payments must be in U.S. currency. Checks should be payable to the Whitman County Treasurer. State law prohibits the Treasurer from accepting partial payments. Mobile home owners should check with the Treasurer before buying or selling to confirm that taxes have been paid and no liens remain on the property.
The Whitman County Treasurer's online portal covers property tax collection and payment processes for Pullman residents.
The Treasurer's site outlines due dates, delinquency penalties, and payment methods for Pullman and all other Whitman County property owners.
All real estate with delinquent taxes for three or more years becomes subject to foreclosure and sale. Personal property taxes are a lien on the personal property itself and may be seized if unpaid. It is unlawful to sell personal property without clearing the tax first.
Pullman Property Tax Levy Structure
Pullman property owners pay taxes to several overlapping districts. The 2022 City of Pullman General Levy Rate was $3.2652 per $1,000 of assessed value. The Emergency Medical Services rate was $0.4535. A Go Bond rate of $0.4707 and a Metropolitan Parks District rate of $0.2862 also applied. The combined City of Pullman property tax rate totaled $4.4510 per $1,000 in 2022.
Pullman voters approved a Metropolitan Parks District on September 7, 2002. The Pullman Metropolitan Parks District levy is set at 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The Pullman City Council acts as the Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners. This district is listed as a separate line item on your property tax statement.
The 2022 assessed value for all of Pullman was $2,222,370,901. Real and personal property tax revenues were budgeted at $7,462,252 for 2023. The EMS district real property tax was budgeted at $1,036,442 for the same year. These figures come from the City's biennial budget, available at pullman-wa.gov.
Senior citizens and disabled persons may qualify for a property tax exemption. Contact the Whitman County Assessor at 509-397-6220 to ask about eligibility and what documents you need to apply.
The Whitman County Assessor's recording search covers deed records and other documents that affect Pullman property ownership.
Recorded documents related to your Pullman property, including deeds and liens, can be searched through the county's online recording portal.
Pullman Property Tax Lookup Online
The Whitman County Tax Sifter is the online tool for parcel and property tax lookups. You can search by parcel number, property address, or owner name. The portal shows assessed values, levy codes, tax history, and ownership information for Pullman parcels.
The Tax Sifter is linked from both the Assessor's page and the Treasurer's page on the county website. It is free to use. If you need recorded documents like deeds or plat maps, the county's Recording Searches portal at the Auditor's office handles those.
The Whitman County Treasurer's site also provides information on property tax collection and collection-related topics specific to Pullman.
Visit the Whitman County Treasurer's site to find payment links, contact details, and delinquency information for any Pullman property.
Note: The Whitman County Assessor revalues Pullman properties based on current market conditions. Assessment ratios have varied significantly in recent years, moving from as low as 62% in 2022-2023 back toward the state-required 100% of market value.
Whitman County Property Tax Records
Pullman is located in Whitman County. All property assessments, tax statements, and collection for Pullman properties are handled by Whitman County offices in Colfax. For more detail on the county-level system, search tools, and exemption programs, visit the Whitman County property tax records page.
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