Walla Walla County Property Tax Records Search
Walla Walla County property tax records are maintained by the Assessor's Office at 500 W. Main Street in Walla Walla and are searchable online through the county's PropertyAccess portal. You can look up parcel data, assessed values, ownership details, and tax payment history for any property in this southeastern Washington county. This page explains how to use the online tools and contact the county offices that handle property tax records.
Walla Walla County Overview
Walla Walla County Assessor Property Tax Records
Assessor Byron Burres oversees property valuations at 500 W. Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 509-524-2560 to reach the main line. A toll-free number is also available for Washington state callers: 1-866-527-3268. Fax is 509-524-2576.
The Walla Walla County Assessor's page provides links to the Property Records Search portal, an Interactive Map, and the Parcel Number/GOE_ID Key for geographic identification. The office publishes annual Tax Levy Information and Assessment Guides, with 2025 and 2026 guides available. The Assessor administers exemptions including the Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Exemption and the Property Tax Exemption for Physical Improvements. Staff remind users that Assessor data is for taxation purposes only and should not replace legal surveys or title research.
| Office | Walla Walla County Assessor's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W. Main Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| Phone | 509-524-2560 |
| Toll-Free (WA) | 1-866-527-3268 |
| Fax | 509-524-2576 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Online Search | propertysearch.co.walla-walla.wa.us |
The screenshot below is from the Walla Walla County Assessor website, the main page for valuation data, exemptions, and access to the PropertyAccess portal.
The Assessor's page links to the online property records search, interactive parcel map, and exemption program applications for Walla Walla County.
Search Walla Walla County Property Tax Records Online
The Walla Walla County Property Records Search portal is the primary tool for online parcel lookups. You can search by parcel number, now referred to as the Geographic ID (GOE_ID). Results show property details including ownership, assessed values, tax history, and property characteristics. The portal also shows sales history and integrates aerial photography so you can view the physical property. Tax amounts due and payment status are visible for individual parcels. The data is updated regularly from the Assessor's and Treasurer's offices. If your session times out, you will be directed back to the county website to reload the search.
The screenshot below is from the Walla Walla County PropertyAccess portal, which is the official online tool for searching property tax and assessment records in the county.
The PropertyAccess portal lets you find ownership, assessed values, tax history, and sales data for any parcel in Walla Walla County without creating an account or paying a fee.
The county's GIS department provides an Interactive Map Hub linking to web mapping applications for property searches, aerial photography, parcel boundaries, zoning, and critical area data. The GIS Map Library also has downloadable and printable map products. The Taxbook Directory is available for property tax parcel map information. GIS data is provided for reference only and is not intended for legal or survey use.
Walla Walla County Property Tax Assessment
Washington State law requires all property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value under RCW 84.40. Walla Walla County follows this rule and conducts annual revaluation based on real estate sales analysis. The Assessor uses mass-appraisal methods to compare properties of similar type, size, and location across the county. The annual Tax Levy Information booklets published by the office explain how levy rates are calculated for each taxing district in the county.
Walla Walla County includes a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Wine country and large agricultural operations are common, and agricultural land may qualify for current-use classifications that result in lower assessed values. The Assessor also administers the Property Tax Exemption for Physical Improvements. Contact the office at 509-524-2560 to ask whether your property qualifies for any of these special classifications.
The screenshot below is from the Walla Walla County GIS website, which provides interactive mapping and parcel data tools to supplement property tax research.
The GIS portal includes an Interactive Map Hub, property records search integration, and a Map Library for printable parcel maps throughout Walla Walla County.
Paying Walla Walla County Property Taxes
Treasurer Gordon Heimbigner, CFE, manages property tax collections at 500 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Treasurer's office also offers a drive-thru window exclusively for tax payments.
Under RCW 84.56, if your total bill is more than $50, you can split payment into two halves. The first half is due April 30. The second half is due October 31. The 2026 tax statements were mailed on March 9, with the first-half due April 30 and interest applying starting May 1. The Walla Walla County Treasurer's page covers the full payment schedule, delinquency rules, and available payment methods.
The Treasurer accepts free eCheck payments through an online payment center. Pay-by-phone service is available at (877) 741-7880 with your Owner ID ready. The county partners with GovTech Tax Pro Services to share property tax information with mortgage companies. The Treasurer also issues mobile home move permits and handles irrigation assessments. Contact the office before buying or selling a mobile home to ensure tax accounts transfer properly.
The Walla Walla County Treasurer's online tax search through Paydici lets you look up current tax balances, due dates, and payment history by owner ID, parcel number, or property address. Verify your parcel number on your tax statement before searching. Note that certain properties may not display an owner ID in the search results.
The screenshot below is from the Walla Walla County Treasurer's website, which covers payment options, drive-thru details, and eCheck services.
The Treasurer's page also covers real estate excise tax filings, mobile home move permits, and tax foreclosure procedures for delinquent Walla Walla County properties.
Tax Exemptions in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County residents may qualify for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Exemption administered by the Assessor's Office. To qualify, you must own and occupy your home as your primary residence and meet the income limits set by state law. The Assessor's page notes that exemption guides are published annually with current income thresholds. Applications are available through the Assessor's Office at 500 W. Main Street.
The county also offers the Property Tax Exemption for Physical Improvements. Additional programs may apply to farm and agricultural land, open space, and timber properties. The Washington Department of Revenue lists all current programs at dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/property-tax/property-tax-exemptions-and-deferrals. Call 509-524-2560 to confirm current income limits and required documents before you apply.
Appealing a Walla Walla County Property Assessment
If you disagree with your assessed value, start by contacting the Walla Walla County Assessor's Office at 509-524-2560. Review your property data in the PropertyAccess portal first to check whether there are errors in the recorded characteristics. Wrong bedroom counts, incorrect square footage, or land area mistakes can all affect the value.
If you still disagree after the informal review, file a formal appeal with the Walla Walla County Board of Equalization before the deadline on your Notice of Value. Bring comparable sales data or an independent appraisal to support a lower figure. The next appeal level, if needed, is the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. You cannot appeal the levy rate itself, only the assessed value.
Walla Walla County Auditor Recording Services
The Walla Walla County Auditor's Office records and indexes all real property documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. The Auditor is located at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Phone: 509-524-2530. An online property document search on the county's official website lets you search by grantor/grantee name, document type, or legal description. You can view and print recorded documents directly from the online system.
Certified copies of recorded documents are available for a statutory fee, typically $6.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Recording fees are established by RCW 36.18.010. Public records are available for in-person search during regular business hours as well.
The screenshot below is from the Walla Walla County Auditor recording page, which links to the county's online document index and explains how to get certified copies of recorded real estate documents.
The Auditor's recording page provides the online document search tool, copy fee schedule, and contact information for obtaining certified copies of deeds and other real property documents in Walla Walla County.
Cities in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County includes one qualifying city with its own page in this directory:
- Walla Walla - the county seat and largest city
Smaller communities in the county such as College Place, Prescott, and Waitsburg do not meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All property tax records for parcels throughout the county are handled through the Walla Walla County Assessor and Treasurer at 500 W. Main Street regardless of which city a property is located in.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Walla Walla County in southeastern Washington. Each maintains its own assessor and treasurer for property tax records.