Spokane County Property Tax Records

Spokane County property tax records are maintained by the Assessor's Office and are available online through the SCOUT system, which combines Assessor and Treasurer data into a single searchable portal. You can look up any parcel by number, owner name, or property address to get assessed values, ownership history, tax payment status, levy details, and sales records. This page covers how to use SCOUT, how assessments work, when taxes are due, and what exemption and appeal options are available to property owners in Spokane County.

Spokane County Assessor Property Tax Records

The Spokane County Assessor's Office is the primary source for property valuation and tax records in the county. Tom Konis, elected in 2018, serves as County Assessor. The office is responsible for revaluing, inspecting, and maintaining mapping data for all property parcels. It is located at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260, and can be reached by phone at (509) 477-3698. The Assessor's website links to parcel information, the SCOUT map, business personal property tools, and exemption program details.

The Assessor's Office handles annual revaluation of all real and personal property, physical inspections on a six-year cycle, current-use and open-space program applications, and property tax appeal procedures. Senior and disabled person exemption applications and income thresholds are available for download directly from the site. The office is designed to answer valuation and exemption questions for property owners across the county's diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural parcels.

Search Spokane County Tax Records with SCOUT

SCOUT (Spokane County Open Web Tools) is the county's primary online property records system. It combines data from the Assessor's Office and the Treasurer's Office into one public portal. Access is free and requires no account for basic searches. SCOUT is available 24/7 on desktop and mobile devices.

You can access SCOUT directly at cp.spokanecounty.org/SCOUT/PropertyInformation/ or through the Property Information Search page on the county website. Search by parcel number, owner name, or property address. Parcel numbers follow the format #####.#### (for example, 25101.0607). Results display a parcel summary that includes owner and taxpayer names, site address, parcel type, and tax code area. You can also see assessed value history for multiple tax years, broken out by taxable value, market total, land value, and dwelling or structure value.

SCOUT links directly to the Treasurer's site for tax payment and tax statement viewing. Property characteristics shown in the system include land size, frontage, depth, lot count, and soil ID. Appraiser contact information and scheduled inspection windows are listed for each parcel. Levy details and sales history are included where available. The Spokane County Auditor recommends SCOUT as the primary source for finding tax parcel numbers when researching property ownership or preparing to record documents.

The image below is from the Spokane County Property Information Search portal, the main entry point to SCOUT for public users.

The portal allows free searches by parcel number, owner name, or address and is the fastest way to pull current Spokane County tax records online.

How Spokane County Property Tax Assessment Works

Washington State law under RCW 84.40 requires all property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value. Spokane County follows this rule and revalues all property annually based on real estate sales data and market conditions. Physical inspections are required at least once every six years. The Assessor uses mass-appraisal methods to compare similar properties across the county by size, use, and location.

Agricultural and forest land may qualify for current-use assessment under state law. Open-space programs are also available. These programs reduce the assessed value used to set taxes by valuing land at its current use rather than its highest-potential-use. The Assessor's website explains how to apply for these programs and what removal from current-use designation triggers in terms of compensating taxes.

Business personal property is valued annually based on the depreciated cost of assets reported by business owners each year. Levy rates are calculated by the Assessor for each taxing district separately. The rate for any given parcel depends on which combination of school districts, fire districts, EMS levies, and other local taxing authorities covers its location. Property tax obligations automatically constitute a lien against the property under Washington law.

The image below is from the Spokane County Assessor's Office website, which provides detailed information on the annual assessment cycle and how values are set.

The Assessor's site is the best starting point for understanding how your Spokane County property value is determined and what programs may reduce your tax bill.

Spokane County SCOUT Maps and GIS Tools

The Spokane County Maps page provides access to the SCOUT interactive map, a graphical interface for exploring county property data. You can search by address or parcel number, or simply navigate the map to find any parcel in the county. The map displays property boundaries, dimensions, zoning classifications, tax districts, and aerial imagery. Clicking a parcel links directly to its full assessment record and associated documents.

Beyond the parcel viewer, the Maps page hosts county and municipality maps, tax district maps, and historical township maps. The system is maintained by Spokane County GIS and the Assessor's Office. It is free to use with no account required. SCOUT maps are useful for verifying property lines, confirming tax code areas, and viewing neighboring parcels before buying or contesting a value.

The image below is from the Spokane County Maps page showing the SCOUT interactive map interface.

The SCOUT map is one of the most capable free parcel mapping tools available in eastern Washington and requires no login for standard searches.

Spokane County Property Tax Payment

The Spokane County Treasurer's Office handles property tax collection for the county. The office phone number is 509-477-4713. The mailing address is PO Box 199, Spokane, WA 99210. The physical office is at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260, the same building as the Assessor.

Under RCW 84.56, taxes over $50 can be split into two payments. The first half is due April 30. The second half is due October 31. Missing a due date triggers interest and penalties. Failure to receive a tax statement does not excuse late payment under Washington law. Property tax obligations are a lien against the property from the date of levy.

The Billing and Payments page on the county site lists all accepted methods. You can pay online by eCheck, debit card, or credit card (card fees may apply). Other options include mail with the original tax stub, telephone payment, in-person at the Treasurer's office, a drop box, or MoneyGram. For mailed checks, make them payable to Spokane County Treasurer and include the original tax stub.

The image below is from the Spokane County Billing and Payments page.

This page walks through each payment method, explains penalty schedules, and links to the Property Information Search so you can verify your tax amount before paying.

The Treasurer's main page provides off-site payment location announcements during tax season, as well as information on delinquencies, tax deferrals, and special assessments. Keep your mailing address current with the Treasurer so you receive statements on time.

If taxes go unpaid, the county may begin foreclosure proceedings under RCW 84.64 when real property taxes reach three years delinquent. Call 509-477-4713 to get a current payoff amount before submitting a late payment.

Note: If paying delinquent amounts, always call the Treasurer first. Partial payments on delinquent accounts can cause issues without a confirmed total balance on file.

Tax Exemptions in Spokane County

Spokane County administers Washington State property tax relief programs for qualifying residents. The Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Exemption is the most widely used. It reduces the assessed value used to calculate taxes for eligible homeowners who own and occupy their home as a primary residence and meet state income limits. Applications and current income thresholds are available on the Assessor's website.

Additional programs cover agricultural and open-space land current-use assessment, forest land classification, and tax deferrals. The Treasurer's page also mentions deferral program information for qualifying property owners. The full list of statewide programs and current eligibility rules is on the Washington Department of Revenue exemptions page. Apply through the Assessor's Office at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260.

Note: Tax deferral programs allow eligible owners to delay payment, but interest accrues. A lien is placed on the property until the deferred amount is repaid. Contact the Assessor at (509) 477-3698 for program details before applying.

Appealing Spokane County Property Tax Assessments

You have the right to challenge your assessed value if you believe it is too high. Start by reviewing your Notice of Value from the Assessor. Contact the Assessor's Office to ask how your value was set. Sometimes a data error, like a wrong lot size or a structure that does not exist on the parcel, can be corrected quickly without filing a formal appeal.

Formal appeals go to the Spokane County Board of Equalization. File before the deadline shown on your Notice of Value. Bring market comparables or other documentation that supports a lower value. If the Board's decision still does not resolve the dispute, you can escalate to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals, which has statewide authority to hear appeals from county board decisions. You cannot appeal the tax rate itself, only the assessed value. Levy rates are set by taxing districts and are outside the Board's scope.

Spokane County Auditor and Recorded Documents

The Spokane County Auditor's Office is the county recorder for land-related documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and surveys. The Recording Division is at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260. The recording phone number is (509) 477-2270. The online public record index is at recording.spokanecounty.org/recorder/web/.

The online index is searchable by grantor and grantee name, document type, recording date, and document number. Maps, plats, and surveys are available online. Other document images may be restricted for privacy reasons; a free account may be required to access some restricted images. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. Map copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. For mailed copy requests, include the document number, your return address, and a check payable to Spokane County Auditor.

The image below is from the Spokane County Auditor Public Record Index.

The Auditor's index covers all land records and miscellaneous recordings transferred to the Washington State Digital Archives, and is the go-to source for deed and lien searches in Spokane County.

The Auditor emphasizes that the index is public, but some deed images contain personal identifiers and are redacted online for privacy. The index is also used by the Auditor to track title fraud, and SCOUT's Property Information Search is recommended as the first step to verify any parcel's recorded ownership before requesting documents.

For a directory of all county assessor and treasurer contacts across Washington, visit propertytax.dor.wa.gov/county-contacts. All public records access is governed by RCW 42.56.

Spokane County Treasurer Office

The Spokane County Treasurer collects all real and personal property taxes for the county and distributes revenue to local taxing districts. The office also handles tax deferral program information and maintains property tax billing records. Tax statements detail the total levy for each parcel, broken out by taxing district.

The image below is from the Spokane County Treasurer's Office page.

The Treasurer's site includes off-site payment locations, delinquency information, and links to pay taxes online. Keep your address on file up to date so statements reach you each February.

Cities in Spokane County

Spokane County includes the city of Spokane (the county seat and largest city in eastern Washington) and Spokane Valley, both of which have individual pages in this directory. Smaller communities in the county such as Cheney, Medical Lake, and Airway Heights do not meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All property tax records for parcels within Spokane County are processed through the Assessor and Treasurer offices at 1116 W Broadway Ave in Spokane.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Spokane County in eastern Washington. Each has its own assessor and treasurer handling property tax records.