Search Kitsap County Property Tax Records
Kitsap County property tax records are available through the county's PropertyAccess portal, which gives free public access to assessed values, parcel maps, tax history, and ownership data. The Kitsap County Assessor sets values for all real and personal property in the county, and the Treasurer handles billing and collections. You can search by address, parcel number, or owner name without creating an account or paying any fee.
Kitsap County Overview
Kitsap County Assessor's Office
The Kitsap County Assessor establishes assessed valuations for all real and personal property in the county. Phil Cook serves as Assessor. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday 9 AM to noon. It's located at 614 Division Street, MS-22, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Call 360-337-7160 for general inquiries.
The Assessor publishes an annual Assessment Book with property values, tax rates, and historical data. The office also runs relief programs for seniors, disabled persons, and low-income homeowners under RCW 84.36. Applications and program details are on the Assessor's website at kitsap.gov/assessor.
| Office | Kitsap County Assessor |
|---|---|
| Address | 614 Division Street, MS-22 Port Orchard, WA 98366 |
| Phone | 360-337-7160 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 AM-4 PM, Fri 9 AM-Noon |
| Website | kitsap.gov/assessor |
The Assessor's page at kitsap.gov/assessor is the hub for Kitsap County property tax information, with links to the PropertyAccess search, parcel data downloads, and property line guidance.
The Kitsap Assessor page links to PropertyAccess, the annual Assessment Book, and senior exemption programs.
Kitsap County PropertyAccess Search
The main online tool for Kitsap County property tax records is the PropertyAccess portal. You can search by address, parcel number, or owner name. Results show assessed values, tax history, property characteristics, aerial photos, and sales history. The system is integrated with the Assessor's cadastral mapping system, so visual parcel lookups are built in. No registration or fee is needed for basic searches.
The system is updated regularly and reflects current-year tax calculations certified to the Treasurer. If you're checking whether taxes are current on a property or need the assessed value for a loan, this is the right place to start. Results are detailed and usually sufficient for most research needs without needing to visit the office in person.
The Kitsap PropertyAccess portal is the official parcel search tool for assessed values, tax history, and property characteristics.
PropertyAccess shows aerial photos, sales history, and current assessment data for any Kitsap County parcel.
Note: PropertyAccess data is updated regularly but should be verified with the Assessor's office for legal or financial transactions.Kitsap County Parcel Data Downloads
The Kitsap County Assessor provides free public downloads of raw assessment data through its parcel data download page. Files are in ASCII, tab-delimited text format and are updated weekly. You don't need to register or pay to access them.
Available files cover a wide range of property data. The download set includes Parcels.txt, Dwellings.txt, MH.txt for manufactured homes, Other_res_imps.txt, Features.txt, Ext_features.txt, Comml_Imps.txt, Land_detail.txt, Cad_actions.txt, Plats.txt, Property_addresses.txt, Codes.txt, Valuations.txt, and Land_influence.txt. Each file comes with a PDF table description explaining field names and codes. This data is especially useful for appraisers, title companies, and researchers who need bulk property records.
Recorded Documents and Property Lines
For deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and surveys, the Kitsap County Auditor maintains the Eagle Recorder online search. Records date back to the 1800s and are searchable by grantor/grantee, document type, or document number. Guest access is free; certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. The Auditor's Office is at 614 Division St, MS-31, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Call 360-337-4935 for recording questions.
If you need to know exactly where your property lines are, the Assessor's property lines page makes clear that GIS maps are for reference only. On-site surveys by a licensed land surveyor are the only way to identify actual boundaries. The Recording department at 360-337-4935 can provide copies of recorded surveys and plats. Useful search terms include Section, Township, Range, Quarter/Quarter, parcel number, volume/page for plats, and the auditor file number.
The Eagle Recorder system hosts Kitsap County recorded documents going back to the 1800s.
Kitsap County Treasurer and Tax Payments
The Kitsap County Treasurer manages property tax collections, delinquencies, and tax lien foreclosures. The office is at 614 Division Street, MS-11, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Call 360-337-7135 for payment questions.
Property taxes in Kitsap County are due in two halves. The first half is due April 30 and the second half is due October 31. Payment options include online, mail, in-person, and ACH AutoPay by bank withdrawal. The Treasurer's site also has a Real Property Tax Distribution tool that shows how your tax dollars are split across different taxing districts, which is useful if you want to understand your bill.
Delinquent taxes are subject to interest and penalties under RCW 84.56. Real property with taxes three or more years past due may face foreclosure proceedings under RCW 84.64. Contact the Treasurer's office at 360-337-7135 if you need to discuss a delinquent account.
The Kitsap County Treasurer site handles tax payments, AutoPay enrollment, and the Real Property Tax Distribution tool.
Cities in Kitsap County
Kitsap County includes Bremerton, the county's largest city, along with Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, and other communities. All property tax records are maintained by the Kitsap County Assessor regardless of which city the property is in.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kitsap County. Each has its own assessor office and parcel search system.