Vancouver, WA Property Tax Records
Vancouver property tax records are maintained by Clark County, which assesses and collects taxes for all properties in the city. The Clark County Assessor sets values annually based on fair market data, and the Clark County Treasurer collects payments and handles billing. Vancouver is the largest city in Clark County, and in 2024 property tax collections for the city totaled approximately $75.2 million. Residents can search parcel records, view assessed values, and pay taxes online through several county-maintained portals. This page explains where to go, what tools are available, and what programs can lower your tax bill.
Vancouver Overview
Clark County Assessor
The Clark County Assessor identifies and values all taxable real and personal property in the county each year. These values are used to set levy rates for cities, schools, fire districts, and other taxing jurisdictions that serve Vancouver. All assessments are established at 100 percent of fair market value. State law requires a full revaluation of all property every six years, with annual updates in between based on market sales data.
Property owners who believe their value exceeds fair market value can appeal within 60 days of receiving their Notice of Value. The Assessor's office at clark.wa.gov/assessor explains the appeal process and has application forms for exemption programs online. If your property value goes up faster than the typical area-wide increase, your tax bill may rise even though the 1 percent annual levy cap applies to the total amount collected by each district, not to individual bills.
The Assessor's office also administers the Senior and Disabled Persons Exemption program. Income thresholds for this program were recently increased, making more Vancouver residents eligible. Applications are available on the county website.
The Clark County Assessor at clark.wa.gov/assessor provides value notices, exemption applications, and levy rate information for all Vancouver properties.
Clark County Property Information Center
The Clark County GIS Property Information Center is the main online search tool for Vancouver property tax records. You can search by address or by tax account number (parcel number). The portal shows zoning classifications, tax district boundaries, parcel boundaries on an interactive map, assessment data, sales history, and ownership information, all pulled directly from county records.
The City of Vancouver directs residents to this portal for all property research through its Community Development page. One important note: not every mailing address with "Vancouver, WA" is within the city limits. The Property Information Center lets you verify jurisdiction and zoning district before assuming city services or city tax rates apply to your parcel.
The Clark County Property Information Center at gis.clark.wa.gov supports searches by address or parcel number and displays zoning and tax district data for Vancouver properties. Technical support is available at GISTechSupport@clark.wa.gov or (564) 397-2002 ext. 4652.
Clark County also maintains an open data portal at hub-clarkcountywa.opendata.arcgis.com where bulk assessment and property characteristics data can be downloaded as pipe-delimited text files. Owner name data has been redacted from public download files per RCW 42.56.070(8). To request owner name data, email the Clark County Treasurer's Office at treasoff@clark.wa.gov.
Vancouver Property Tax Payment Schedule
Clark County follows the standard Washington State property tax calendar. Tax bills are levied January 1 and become an enforceable lien on the property. Statements are mailed by February 14. The first installment is due April 30 and the second is due October 31.
The Clark County Treasurer collects property taxes on behalf of all taxing authorities in the county, including the City of Vancouver. The Treasurer's office is located in the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660, on the 2nd floor in the Joint Lobby. You can pay online, by mail, or in person. To look up your tax statement, visit clark.wa.gov/treasurer and search by your property identification number. If you don't know your parcel number, the Property Information Center can help you find it.
Vancouver's city levy rate is capped at $3.10 per $1,000 of assessed value for general governmental services, plus $0.225 per $1,000 for the local Fire Pension Fund, for a combined maximum of $3.325 per $1,000. Voter-approved levies such as the Affordable Housing Levy sit outside these standard rate limits and are added on top.
The Clark County property research and records page connects Vancouver property owners to assessment data, recorded documents, and GIS mapping tools.
Exemptions for Vancouver Residents
Clark County offers a Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons exemption that can reduce the taxable assessed value of your home. Eligibility is based on age or disability status and household income. The income limits were recently raised, so some residents who did not qualify before may now be eligible. You apply through the Clark County Assessor's office, and the reduction applies to the state and county portions of your tax bill.
Current Use programs are available for agricultural and open space land. These programs value property based on its current use rather than its highest and best use, which can significantly lower the tax burden on farms or undeveloped parcels at the edge of Vancouver. Washington law for these programs appears under RCW Chapter 84.34.
Note: Exemption applications must be filed by the deadline set by the county each year. Missing the deadline generally means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Appealing a Vancouver Property Assessment
Vancouver property owners have 60 days from the date on their Notice of Value to file an appeal with the Clark County Board of Equalization. The notice typically arrives in spring. Your appeal must explain why you believe the assessed value is too high and include supporting evidence. Useful evidence includes a recent appraisal, a listing price or recent sale of comparable properties, or documented property issues that reduce value.
The Board of Equalization holds formal hearings and issues written decisions. If you disagree with the Board's ruling, you can take the case to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals as outlined under RCW Chapter 84.08. Taxes must still be paid on time while any appeal is in progress. Filing an appeal does not suspend the payment deadlines or stop interest from running on unpaid balances.
Vancouver City Finance and Property Tax
The City of Vancouver's Financial and Management Services Department tracks property tax as a major General Fund revenue source. In 2024, property tax collections for the city reached approximately $75.2 million. The city publishes revenue forecasts, budget documents, and annual financial reports through its Financial Management Services page. These documents show how property tax revenue is allocated across city services.
The Clark County Treasurer acts as the city's collection agent. Payments collected by the Treasurer are distributed back to the city and other taxing districts based on each district's certified levy amount. The city does not collect property taxes directly from residents.
Clark County Property Tax Records
All Vancouver property tax records are processed through Clark County. Visit the Clark County page for complete assessor and treasurer contact details, parcel search links, and exemption program information.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Vancouver. Property tax records for each are handled through their respective county assessor and treasurer offices.