Kitsap County Assessor News - June 20, 2025





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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20, 2025

Change in Value Notices in the Mail for County Residents





Phil Cook

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Kitsap County Assessor Phil Cook has announced change of value notices will be mailed today, Friday, June 20, 2025, to *residential and commercial property taxpayers*.

Change of value notices are being sent to 27,172 property taxpayers throughout Kitsap County. The Assessor is required by state law to appraise property at 100% of market value. These notices are determined based upon property values as of January 1, 2025, and will be used when calculating property tax obligations payable in 2026.

Property values may increase or decrease based on real estate market conditions, property improvements, and other factors. While the current market is largely flat, individual properties may still see changes in the assessed value. If you do not receive a notice, your value is not changing.

This year's mailing is significantly smaller than previous years – for comparison, the office mailed more than 110,000 notices for 2023 taxes. Most of this year's notices are for properties located in the County's scheduled inspection area, which includes North Kitsap (Hansville, Kingston and Indianola areas) as well as the urban areas of Port Orchard.

Additionally, appraisers are currently visiting properties under construction. Those property owners will receive their notices in September.

When you receive your notice, you can check your property value and characteristics using the Parcel Details tool on the Assessor's website [ [link removed] ]. The website also provides County sales trends information, sales data for specific residential neighborhoods and commercial property types, and information about various property tax exemption programs.

Property owners who disagree with their assessed values have until Aug. 22 to file an appeal with the Kitsap County Board of Equalization. Their website is [link removed]. [ [link removed] ]

The Kitsap County Assessor's Office [ [link removed] ] is available to answer your questions in person, via email, or by telephone. Our office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon. You may also contact the office directly through email at [email protected] or by telephone at 360.337.7160.



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*About Kitsap County*

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"The Kitsap County Assessor is responsible for establishing the assessed value of all real and personal property for tax purposes. The office also administers property tax exemptions, maintains property records, and ensures equitable distribution of tax responsibility among taxpayers throughout the county."

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