Yakima County Property Tax Records

Yakima County property tax records are maintained by the Assessor's Office at 128 N 2nd Street in Yakima and are searchable online through the county's Hybrid Parcel Search, GIS Mapping tool, and Yakimap portal. You can find parcel data, assessed values, ownership information, and tax payment history for any property in this south-central Washington county. This page covers the tools, offices, and processes for searching Yakima County property tax records online and in person.

Yakima County Assessor Property Tax Records

The Yakima County Assessor's Office provides multiple data search tools for the public including a Hybrid Parcel Search/Map webpage, a GIS Mapping Parcel Search, and a Characteristic Parcel Search. The office publishes an annual Tax Levy Booklet, with the 2025 booklet currently available. Tax Year 2026 value notice cards were distributed starting September 19, 2025. The Assessor provides a primer on Washington State's budget-based property tax system, explaining that value increases do not automatically generate more revenue for taxing districts. The office is at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 112, Yakima, WA 98901. Call 509-574-1100.

The Assessor administers a Property Fraud Alert service to notify property owners of potentially fraudulent recordings. Exemption applications for seniors, individuals retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities are completed at the Assessor's Office with filed income tax returns and supporting documentation. Increased income thresholds now allow more people to qualify. Contact the office at 509-574-1100 for eligibility information and application forms.

The screenshot below is from the Yakima County Assessor's website, which links to all three parcel search tools, exemption programs, and the annual Tax Levy Booklet.

The Assessor's page is the primary source for information on property valuation, the Hybrid Parcel Search, the Property Fraud Alert service, and exemption programs in Yakima County.

Search Yakima County Property Tax Records Online

The Yakima County Parcel Search is the direct county tool for property lookups. Search by parcel number or situs (property) address. Results show the property owner of record, residential characteristics, and sales data. Links on the parcel result page connect to related searches including General Information, Sales Searches, Valuation and Tax data, Tax Booklets, and Levy Details. When searching by parcel number, enter at least three digits. The first six digits of a Yakima County parcel number represent the Range, Township, and Section. The page also has quick access to mailing address update forms and exemption information.

Yakima County also operates Yakimap, a joint land information portal run by the Yakima County Assessor and the county's Geographic Information Services department. Yakimap provides aerial photos of most properties in the county and map layers including zoning, floodplains, and other land-use data. Property data and parcel maps come from the Assessor's office and are updated nightly. The site is intended for real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers, builders, developers, and the general public. Users are encouraged to report errors directly so the Assessor can correct them in the database.

The screenshot below is from the Yakima County Parcel Search page, the county's direct online tool for finding property owner information, assessed values, and sales data by parcel number or address.

The Parcel Search page links to the county's Hybrid Parcel Search, sales search, valuation data, and Tax Levy Booklets for every year available in the Yakima County Assessor's database.

Yakima County Property Tax Assessment Process

Washington State law requires all property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value under RCW 84.40. Yakima County uses a budget-based property tax system. The Assessor explains this clearly in a primer on the county website: when your assessed value goes up, that does not automatically mean more money flows to taxing districts. Levy limits set by state law control how much taxing districts can collect each year regardless of value changes.

Yakima County has a broad property mix including residential, commercial, agricultural, and orchard parcels. The county is a major apple and wine grape producing region, and agricultural land may qualify for current-use classifications that result in lower assessed values. Tax Year 2026 value notice cards were sent starting September 19, 2025. The annual Tax Levy Booklet published by the Assessor provides detailed information on levy rates and taxes levied within each taxing district across the county. Contact the Assessor at 509-574-1100 with questions about how your value was set or which taxing districts apply to your parcel.

Paying Yakima County Property Taxes

Treasurer Ilene Thomson manages both the Tax Division at 509-574-2800 and the Accounting Division at 509-574-2780. The Treasurer's Office is in Room 115 of the Yakima County Courthouse, 128 North Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Property tax statements or e-notices are sent within the first two weeks of February. The Yakima County Treasurer's page covers all payment methods and deadlines.

Under RCW 84.56, taxes of $50 or more can be paid in two halves. First half is due April 30. Second half is due October 31. The Treasurer accepts payments by mail, secure drop boxes available 24 hours a day, drive-thru, in-person, and online e-payments. Credit and debit card payments are accepted with convenience fees. Real property foreclosure begins May 1 for taxes delinquent three or more years. Personal property distraint begins May 1 for first-half delinquencies and November 1 for second-half delinquencies.

The screenshot below is from the Yakima County Treasurer's website, which details payment methods, drop box locations, and e-payment options for Yakima County property taxes.

The Treasurer's page also covers real property foreclosure timelines and personal property distraint procedures for delinquent tax accounts in Yakima County.

Tax Exemptions and Relief Programs in Yakima County

Yakima County administers property tax reduction programs for seniors, individuals retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities. You apply in person at the Assessor's Office at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 112. Bring your filed income tax returns and any supporting documentation for your specific program. The state has recently increased income thresholds, so more people qualify now than in prior years. Call 509-574-1100 to confirm current limits before visiting.

Additional programs may cover agricultural land, open space, and timber properties in Yakima County. The Washington Department of Revenue publishes all current programs at dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/property-tax/property-tax-exemptions-and-deferrals. Contact the Assessor to ask whether your parcel might qualify for a current-use classification or other exemption.

Appealing Your Yakima County Property Assessment

If you believe your assessed value is wrong, start by reviewing your parcel data in the county's Parcel Search tool. Check the recorded characteristics and the comparable sales used. Contact the Assessor's Office at 509-574-1100 for an informal review before filing a formal appeal. Sometimes a data error can be fixed without going through the formal process.

For a formal appeal, file with the Yakima County Board of Equalization before the deadline on your value notice card. The 2026 cards were mailed starting September 19, 2025. Bring comparable sales data or an independent appraisal to support your case. If the Board's decision still does not satisfy you, the next step is the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. You can only appeal the assessed value, not the levy rate set by taxing districts.

Note: Yakima County also offers a Property Fraud Alert service through the Assessor's Office. This service notifies you when new documents are recorded against your property, which can be a sign of fraud. Contact the Assessor at 509-574-1100 to sign up.

Yakima County Recorder and Property Documents

The Yakima County Recorder's Office is located at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 100, Yakima, WA 98901. Phone: 509-574-1630. The Recorder maintains real property documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plat maps, and UCC financing statements. An Official Public Records Search is available at www.co.yakima.wa.us/recording with free name searches and document viewing. Copies of recorded documents can be purchased through the online system.

Recording fees are set by state statute: $162 for the first page of most real estate documents and $1 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $3 per page. Records are public under Washington law and can be searched in person during business hours. The Recorder also handles property transfers and assists with excise tax affidavits. Real estate documents are subject to RCW 65.04, which governs recorded instruments in Washington. Contact the Recorder at 509-574-1630 for questions about how to obtain specific documents or certified copies.

Cities in Yakima County

Yakima County includes one qualifying city with its own page in this directory:

• Yakima - the county seat and largest city in Yakima County

Other communities in the county including Selah, Union Gap, Wapato, Sunnyside, and Grandview do not meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All property tax records for parcels throughout Yakima County are processed through the Yakima County Assessor and Treasurer at 128 North Second Street regardless of which community a property is located in.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Yakima County in central and south-central Washington. Each maintains its own assessor and treasurer for property tax records.