Dear King County taxpayer,
First-half property tax payments are due on Monday, May 1, 2023 for property owners who pay taxes themselves and not through a mortgage lender. First-half taxes are normally due on April 30, however since that date falls on a weekend, property taxes are due on the next business day which is Monday, May 1. ?We encourage you to pay your taxes online using our safe, secure eCommerce system. Watch the easy to follow videos if you are new to paying online or need to locate your tax account number.
If you have already paid your first-half property taxes, please disregard this message.
Treasury services are available online, by phone, or by mail at this time. In-person customer service will be available at King Street Center in downtown Seattle soon. Visit www.kingcounty.gov/propertytax for details about the grand opening. ??
Customer service is currently provided remotely. Taxpayers can receive services via:
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Phone: Real Property Tax (Real Estate) 206-263-2890
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Phone: Mobile Homes and Personal Property Commercial Property Tax 206-263-2844
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Email: Property Tax Customer Service at [email protected]
- You may also find the FAQ link to be helpful: frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- How your property tax bill is calculated and where your tax dollars go: 2023Taxes
- Senior Citizen and Disabled Exemption information can be found here.
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay online using our safe, secure eCommerce system.
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Watch the videos for easy to follow instructions if you are new to paying online or need to locate your tax account number.
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eCheck payment ($0.55): An eCheck is an online version of a physical check that is deducted directly from your checking account. When you make your online tax payment from the treasury website, you authorize the bank to electronically withdraw funds from your checking account for the amount of your tax payment. The convenience fee for an eCheck transaction is $0.55.
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Visa Debit Card payment ($3.50 flat fee): Debit card transactions are limited to Visa cards only. Debit card payments are processed immediately through your banking institute and a flat fee of $3.50 applies.?
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Credit Card payment (2.35% of the total amount charged): Credit card payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. All credit card payments are processed immediately and 2.35% is charged to your card, for the amount paid.
Note about transaction fees: a transaction fee (convenience fee) is charged by our payment processor. King County does not receive any part of the transaction fee.
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Payments by Mail: If you wish to mail in your property tax payment, mail your payment to King County Treasury, 201 S. Jackson St., #710, Seattle, WA 98104. You can also use the grey return envelope that was enclosed with your 2023 tax statement. We are still noticing delays in receiving mailed payments and therefore encourage you to use the online payment option at www.kingcounty.gov/propertytax. ??
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Taxpayers may also drop off payments at the secure drop box from 8:30 A.M. ? 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The payment drop box is located at the northwest corner of the King Street Center, located at 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. The drop box is only accessible during business hours.
Thank you,
King County Treasury
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