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Skagit County Assessor's Office, Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

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06/23/2026

📬 Did you recieve a letter offering to appeal your property taxes for you? Read the fine print first.

Some Skagit County homeowners are receiving official-looking mailers from private companies offering to appeal their assessment in exchange for a cut of any savings. Every version we've seen claims your home is worth substantially less than its assessed value. These are solicitations from a private company, not from our office, and not a government notice. Their own fine print says so.
Before you sign anything, here's what's worth knowing:

🦉 Their "AI" still hasn't figured out where Anacortes is. One of these letters confidently analyzed a local property using records from the San Juan Assessor's Office. Anacortes is on Fidalgo Island, which has been part of Skagit County the entire time. If the model can't place your county on a map, it's worth asking how well it valued your home.

🗓️ The timing is off. Our office mails your official Change of Value Notice in September/October. That's when you'll know your actual assessed value, and that's the right time to consider an appeal, because your 30-day appeal window starts from that notice. A letter pushing you to appeal now, before you've even been noticed, is putting their deadline ahead of yours.

✅ You can appeal for free. No fee, no percentage. The Skagit County Board of Equalization process is open to every property owner, using the same public records these companies use.

📊 We stand behind our numbers. Each year the Washington Department of Revenue independently studies how closely each county's assessed values track real market sales. For 2025, Skagit came in at a median ratio of 0.95, meaning our assessed values closely reflect what properties are actually selling for, well within professional standards. See the chart below, or read the full report here: 🔗https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/2025RatioReport.pdf
(Chart: WA DOR, Measuring Real Property Appraisal Performance, 2025. A ratio near 1.00 means assessed values closely match market sales.)

Questions about your assessment? Reach out to us first. That's free too. Find out more online: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/main.htm

02/04/2026

Since 1894, 25 individuals have served as Skagit County Assessor. A handful of those leaders have also taken on the statewide role of President of the Washington State Association of County Assessors (WSACA): Ray Ropes (1952), Paul Mahoney (1987), Mark Leander (2003), Dave Thomas (2019 & 2021), and now Skagit County’s own Danny Hagen in 2026.

WSACA brings together elected assessors from across the state to share best practices, promote consistent appraisal standards, and work together on legislation and training that supports fair property tax administration. Being part of that collaborative network helps counties of all sizes deliver better service to taxpayers.

We’re proud of this tradition of service, both here in Skagit County and across Washington.

01/05/2026

New year, new taxes. Skagit County Assessor Danny Hagen will explain how Washington’s property tax system works, what drives changes in tax bills, and how property values are determined. He’ll also highlight resources available for seniors and people with disabilities, including recent updates to the state’s exemption program. The discussion will focus on fairness, transparency, and practical ways to navigate our budget-based property tax system.

12/19/2025

Flood Damage Assessments – Skagit County Update

If your property was affected by flooding, flood damage information can be submitted through Skagit County’s online portal:
https://skagitcountywa-self.govplatform.com/en/service/2025_Flood_Damage_Assessment_Form

This 2025 Initial Flood Damage Assessment Form is a collaborative effort across multiple Skagit County departments. It is designed to streamline the process so residents only need to submit information once, rather than completing multiple forms for different departments.

We recognize that not every property owner is able to immediately complete a form. The Skagit County Assessor’s Office is taking a proactive approach by reviewing flood-affected areas using all available imagery and data, including aerial and street-level imagery, to assess damage to real property even when a form has not yet been submitted.

That said, any additional information provided by property owners helps us better serve residents and improves the accuracy of our reviews.

As conditions allow and it is safe to do so, Assessor’s Office staff will continue field reviews throughout flood-affected areas. During large-scale flood events, response times may be longer than usual, and we appreciate the community’s patience.

More information and updates are available on the Skagit County Assessor’s Office website:
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/main.htm

Thank you for your resilience and partnership as Skagit County works through recovery together.

11/14/2025

Property values and tax bills can feel confusing, but you do not have to sort it out alone. Skagit County Assessor Danny Hagen joined KSVR’s “Skagit Talks” to explain this year’s value updates, what your Change of Value notice means, and what options you have if you think your assessment is wrong. Catch the conversation tonight at 5:30 PM and please share with friends or neighbors who may have questions about their new values. 📻📅

11/07/2025

📢 Reminder: Board of Equalization Appeal Deadline — November 24th

If you are planning to appeal your 2025 assessed value, please remember that Board of Equalization (BOE) appeals must be submitted by November 24th. The Board cannot consider late appeals unless they meet very limited circumstances defined in state law. Filing on time is the safest way to ensure your appeal can be heard.

✅ BOE information and appeal forms:
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/BoardOfEqualization/main.htm

✅ Finding comparable sales:
Visit Skagit Property One-Stop and search for your property.
After selecting your parcel, click the “Sales Comps” button on the right side of the blue ribbon near the top of the page.
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Search/Property/

📌 Note for rural properties:
If you live in a rural area of Skagit County, you may need to expand the time, neighborhood, or property detail parameters to find enough comparable sales. Rural markets often have fewer transactions, so broader filters can be necessary.

While the Assessor’s Office does not make appeal decisions, we are always available to explain how your value was determined or answer questions before you file.

Reaching out early helps ensure you have the information you need.

Address

Mount Vernon, WA
98273

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13604161780

Website

https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/main.htm

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