Stevens County Property Tax Records

Stevens County property tax records are kept by the Assessor's Office in Colville and are open to the public through the county's True Automation online search portal. You can look up parcel data, assessed values, ownership details, and tax history for any property in this large northeastern Washington county. Whether you are a homeowner checking your valuation or a real estate professional researching a parcel, this page covers the tools and offices you need to find Stevens County property tax records fast.

Stevens County Assessor Property Tax Records

The Stevens County Assessor's Office is the main source for property tax records in the county. Assessor Rick Johnson and his staff set taxable values for all real and personal property in Stevens County. The office sits at the Stevens County Courthouse, 215 S Oak St, Room 101, Colville, WA 99114. You can call 509-684-6161 or email propertyinfo@stevenscountywa.gov. Fax is 509-684-7580.

The Assessor handles everything from annual valuation to exemption programs. Staff members determine taxable values, process senior citizen and disabled persons exemption applications, and provide links to online search tools and forms. Physical inspection of property is required at least once every six years under state law. New qualifying income thresholds and exemption renewal information are posted on the Assessor's page each year. If you have a question about how your value was set, this is the office to call first.

Search Stevens County Property Tax Records Online

The county uses a True Automation portal to give the public free online access to property records. You do not need an account or a fee. Go to the Stevens County property search landing page to get started. From there you can access the Real Property Search, Sales Search, and contact information. It serves as the official entry point for the True Automation property access system used by taxpayers, title companies, and real estate professionals.

The True Automation property search portal lets you look up parcels by owner name, property address, account number, or parcel number. Results show appraisal year, tax year, assessed values, ownership, and legal descriptions. There are tabs for Sales Search and Map Search as well. Advanced search options let you filter by multiple criteria. Note that all parcel numbers must be entered as 7 digits; add a leading zero if you have a 6-digit parcel number. Current year tax data is a work in progress until it is certified to the tax office. Prior year data is informational only.

The county also makes Stevens County parcel data available through the Washington State open data portal. This dataset was first published in 2018 and was last updated in 2024. It includes metadata about parcel boundaries, property characteristics, and assessment data. You can download it in multiple formats for GIS or research use. The federal Data.gov catalog entry for Stevens County property and parcels also links to the assessor's property search and parcel map applications.

The Stevens County Assessor's official page shows screenshots of the search interface and lists links to the True Automation portal, exemption applications, and sales data. Access is free and available 24 hours a day. The page is maintained as part of the county's public records initiative.

The screenshot below is from the Stevens County property search landing page, which directs users to the county's online parcel tools.

This page is the official starting point for accessing True Automation parcel data, sales records, and assessor contact information for Stevens County.

How Stevens County Property Tax Assessment Works

Washington State law requires all property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value. This rule comes from RCW 84.40, which governs property listing and valuation across the state. Stevens County follows these rules. The Assessor uses market sales analysis and mass-appraisal methods to compare similar properties and set values that reflect what a buyer would pay in an open market sale.

Stevens County is a large, mostly rural county in northeastern Washington. A mix of residential, agricultural, and timber properties makes up the tax rolls. The Assessor revalues all real property each year based on sales data and conducts physical inspections of each property at least once every six years as state law requires. Agricultural land and timber land may qualify for current-use classifications that result in lower assessed values. Contact the Assessor's Office at 509-684-6161 to ask if your land might qualify under one of these programs.

The screenshot below is from the Data.gov catalog for Stevens County property and parcels, which lists downloadable datasets maintained by the Washington State Office of the Chief Information Officer.

This open dataset gives researchers and GIS professionals access to Stevens County parcel boundaries and assessment data in multiple download formats.

Property Tax Payment in Stevens County

The Stevens County Treasurer handles billing and collection for all property taxes in the county. The Treasurer's Office is at the same courthouse address: 215 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114. You can reach the Treasurer using the toll-free number 1-800-272-9829 or through the main county line at 509-684-6161.

Under RCW 84.56, Washington sets two payment dates for property taxes. If your total bill is more than $50, you can split it into two halves. The first half is due April 30. The second half is due October 31. If your bill is $50 or less, the full amount is due April 30. Missing either due date results in interest and penalties. Not receiving a tax statement does not excuse a late payment under state law.

The Stevens County property tax information page explains the payment process, provides online payment options, and gives details on interest and penalty charges for late taxes. Tax dollars collected are distributed to local schools, fire districts, and other taxing jurisdictions that serve each parcel. The page also covers tax foreclosure sales and tax title properties for parcels with long-term delinquencies.

The screenshot below is from the Stevens County property tax information page, which covers due dates, payment options, and delinquency procedures.

This page also includes the toll-free contact number and links to the Treasurer's Office for payoff amounts on delinquent accounts.

If taxes go unpaid long enough, the county begins foreclosure under RCW 84.64. Real property taxes that are three years delinquent can trigger the legal collection process. Contact the Treasurer before that point to work out a payment plan and get a current payoff amount.

Tax Exemptions and Relief Programs in Stevens County

Stevens County residents may qualify for property tax relief programs administered through the Assessor's Office. The most widely used program is the senior citizen and disabled persons exemption under state law. It lowers the assessed value used to calculate taxes for homeowners who meet the income and age requirements. To qualify, you must own and live in the home as your primary residence.

The Assessor's page notes that new qualifying income thresholds are posted each year as the state adjusts the limits. Additional exemptions may apply to farm and agricultural land, timber land, open space, and historically significant property. The Washington Department of Revenue maintains a full list of current programs and income limits at the DOR exemptions and deferrals page. Apply through the Stevens County Assessor's Office at 215 S Oak St in Colville. Bring proof of age, income, and ownership when you visit.

Note: Exemption applications must be filed with the Assessor each year or on the schedule set by the specific program. Contact 509-684-6161 to confirm the deadline and required documents.

Appealing a Stevens County Property Tax Assessment

If you think your assessed value is wrong, start by contacting the Stevens County Assessor's Office. Sometimes a simple review finds an error in the property data. Wrong square footage, an extra bathroom that does not exist, or an improvement counted twice can all change a value significantly.

If you still disagree after talking with the Assessor, you can file a formal appeal with the Stevens County Board of Equalization. File before the deadline shown on your Notice of Value. Bring evidence such as comparable sales data or a recent appraisal that supports a lower figure. If the Board's decision does not resolve the issue, the next step is the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals, which handles appeals from county decisions statewide.

Note: Appeals address the assessed value only. You cannot appeal the levy rate through the Board of Equalization since taxing districts set those rates independently.

Recorded Documents and the Stevens County Auditor

The Stevens County Auditor's Office acts as the county recorder for real estate documents. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps are all filed there. The Auditor's Office is at 215 S Oak St in Colville. When you look up a property in the True Automation portal, the sales history section shows sale dates, document numbers, grantor and grantee names, and prices. If you need the actual recorded document, contact the Auditor directly.

All public records are subject to Washington's Public Records Act. Contact information for the Stevens County Assessor and Treasurer is listed in the Washington Department of Revenue's statewide directory at propertytax.dor.wa.gov/county-contacts. This page is useful if county subpages are restructured or moved.

The screenshot below is from the True Automation property search portal used by Stevens County for online parcel lookups.

This portal provides free 24/7 access to Stevens County parcel data including assessed values, ownership details, sales history, and legal descriptions.

Stevens County Assessor Website

The screenshot below is from the Stevens County Assessor's official website, which links to online property search tools, exemption programs, and contact information.

The Assessor's page at stevenscountywa.gov is the primary starting point for any question about valuation, exemptions, or accessing property tax records in Stevens County.

The screenshot below is from the Washington State open data portal where Stevens County property and parcel datasets are hosted for public download.

This dataset is maintained by the Washington State Office of the Chief Information Officer and is updated periodically to reflect changes in Stevens County property records.

Cities in Stevens County

Stevens County includes the city of Colville (county seat) as well as communities like Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Deer Park, and others. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages in this directory. All property tax records for parcels anywhere in Stevens County are handled through the Stevens County Assessor and Treasurer in Colville regardless of which city or community the property sits in.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stevens County in northeastern Washington. Each maintains its own assessor and treasurer for property tax records.