Franklin County Property Tax Records

Franklin County property tax records cover parcels across the Tri-Cities region in southeastern Washington. The Assessor's Office in Pasco values all taxable real and personal property, and the Treasurer handles billing, collection, and online payments. This page covers how to search Franklin County property tax records, pay your bill, understand your assessment, and access GIS mapping tools.

Franklin County Online Property Tax Search

The primary online tool for Franklin County property tax records is the Franklin County Treasurer's Paydici portal. You can search by parcel number, owner name, or property address to find your property, view your bill, and pay online. The portal runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is also where you can sign up to receive paperless tax statements by email instead of a mailed paper copy.

If you have an irrigation parcel, the system handles those a bit differently. You add "-1" to your parcel number to pull up the irrigation tax account. For example, a parcel number like 123456789 would be searched as 123456789-1 for the irrigation portion. Example search formats are shown on the Paydici page for both regular and irrigation accounts. First-time users can create a free online account and save payment methods for future use. Payment receipts include a link to set this up.

Accepted payment methods include eCheck, debit card, and credit card. Transaction fees apply to each. eCheck payments carry a $1.30 fee. VISA debit payments have a $3.95 fee. Credit and debit card payments are charged 2.7 percent with a $1.50 minimum. Going paperless through the Paydici system means no paper statement will be mailed. Contact the Franklin County Treasurer's office if you need help registering.

All property values in Franklin County are set at 100 percent of true and fair market value and reviewed annually.

Franklin County Assessor

The Franklin County Assessor's Office values all real and personal property in the county. All taxable property is assessed at 100 percent of its true and fair market value. The Assessor does not set tax amounts or collect taxes. That is the Treasurer's job. The Assessor's role is to establish values, mail Change of Value notices to property owners, and maintain assessment records.

Franklin County runs an annual revaluation cycle. Physical inspections are done on each property at least once every six years. Between inspections, the Assessor uses sales data and market analysis to keep values current. The Assessor's office is guided by core values that include fairness, accuracy, and responsiveness to taxpayer concerns. If you have questions about how your property was valued, the Assessor's office welcomes inquiries.

The TaxSifter sales search tool at terra.co.franklin.wa.us lets you search Franklin County property sales. You can filter by neighborhood, parcel number, or sale date range. Results show sale price, acreage, and land classification. This data is what the Assessor uses to conduct annual revaluation. It is also useful for homeowners and real estate professionals who want to look at comparable sales in a given area.

Franklin County Treasurer - Tax Payments and Deadlines

The Franklin County Treasurer bills and collects all property taxes. First-half payments are due April 30. Second-half payments are due October 31. If the first half is not paid by April 30, the full annual amount becomes delinquent immediately. Delinquent taxes accrue interest and penalties as set by RCW 84.56.020. The Treasurer also acts as the agent for the Washington Department of Revenue for real estate excise tax collection when property changes hands.

As of January 1, 2024, the Franklin County Treasurer no longer processes payments by phone. You can pay in person at the courthouse, use the mail, or drop off a payment in the drop box located under the blue banner across from the security building. Online payments through Paydici are available around the clock. Payment plans are available for taxpayers who need more time. Contact the Treasurer's office to set one up before taxes become seriously delinquent.

The Paperless Tax Bills program lets you sign up to get your tax statement as a PDF by email. Visit the paperless billing page and register your parcel. Once you toggle to paperless, no paper statement will be mailed. Email reminders through this system help you remember payment deadlines. You can also sign up to receive notifications before each due date.

Tax foreclosure sales in Franklin County are governed by state law. Upcoming sales are advertised at least three weeks in advance. You can search county-owned parcels by typing "Franklin County" in the owner search on the Paydici portal. The Tax Foreclosure Sales page explains how to apply to purchase tax title property, what deed types are issued, and what rights prior owners retain.

Franklin County GIS Mapping

Franklin County's MapSifter GIS tool provides an interactive parcel map for the county. You can search by parcel number, owner name, or property address. The map shows aerial imagery, parcel boundaries, zoning designations, and land use classifications. The HTML5-based interface works in modern browsers and is free for public use. Parcel details in the map tool link back to TaxSifter for full assessment and tax data.

GIS maps are useful for verifying property boundaries, checking zoning, and understanding the geographic context of a parcel before a purchase or appeal. The county updates map layers with current assessor parcel data on a regular basis. If you have trouble finding your property with a full street address, try using just the street name to get broader results, then narrow from there.

Exemptions and Appeals in Franklin County

Washington State provides several property tax relief programs for qualifying property owners. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may be eligible for an exemption that reduces their assessed value and tax bill. Income limits and age requirements apply. Contact the Franklin County Assessor's office to ask about current thresholds and application forms. The Washington Department of Revenue also outlines exemption programs at dor.wa.gov.

If you believe your property has been overvalued, you can appeal to the Franklin County Board of Equalization. The appeal process gives you a chance to present evidence that the Assessor's value does not match the market. Appeals that are unresolved at the county level can be taken to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals at bta.wa.gov. Timing matters. Review your Change of Value notice when it arrives and act before the deadline. State law under RCW 84.40 governs how property assessments are conducted and what rights owners have in the valuation process.

Note: The Franklin County Assessor's office mails Change of Value notices annually. File your appeal before the posted deadline or you lose the right to contest that year's value.

Cities in Franklin County

Franklin County includes Pasco, as well as smaller communities like Connell, Mesa, and Kahlotus. Pasco is the county seat and the largest city in the county.

All property tax records for parcels in Connell, Mesa, and other Franklin County communities are handled through the county offices in Pasco.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County sits in southeastern Washington. If your property is near a county border, make sure you are checking the correct county's records.