Pacific County, WA Property Search: Assessor Records & Maps

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Pacific County, Washington · Parcels, taxes, coastal maps, deeds and appeals

Find a Pacific County Parcel and Complete the Next Step

Search Pacific County property records by owner name, situs address or 11-digit parcel number, then review assessed value, land, improvements, sales, tax charges and the parcel’s mapped location.

This guide also separates the Assessor from the Auditor, explains the 2026 tax deadlines, decodes local parcel numbers and covers the coastal questions buyers and owners often miss—shorelines, flood exposure, septic, access, surveys, recorded documents and buildability.

Get the quick answer Search a parcel Check coastal risks

The Auditor is not the property-assessment office

Pacific County divides property work among several offices. The requested “Auditor property search” intent is fulfilled through the Assessor’s TaxSifter and MapSifter systems.

County Assessor Parcel search, ownership display, assessed value, property characteristics, maps, exemptions and valuation questions.
County Treasurer Current tax balance, payments, receipts, delinquency, foreclosure and tax-title information.
County Auditor Deeds, mortgages, plats, surveys, document recording, marriage licensing, elections and financial reports.

Quick answer: start with TaxSifter

Open the county-authorized TaxSifter portal, accept the disclaimer, search one owner, address or parcel clue, open the likely record and verify both the 11-digit parcel number and physical location before checking taxes, maps or recorded documents.

1 Identify the parcel Search owner, address or parcel number.
2 Confirm two details Match parcel number and physical location.
3 Save the full record Keep value, tax, sale and legal clues.
4 Route the next task Treasurer, Auditor, GIS, DCD or BOE.

Current Pacific County facts

Property office Pacific County Assessor
Parcel system TaxSifter
Map system MapSifter
Approximate parcels 35,278 real-property parcels
Parcel format 11-digit assessor number
Assessor phone 360-875-9301
Treasurer phone 360-875-9421
Recording phone 360-875-9318
Next tax deadline November 2, 2026
Main courthouse 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend

The official TaxSifter helper page explains the county’s parcel-number system and links to the search portal. Inside the portal, review and accept the disclaimer, choose the supported search field, then open the detailed account.

Open official TaxSifter Read county search hints Open Assessor homepage

Choose the property task you need

Each section explains the process, required information and correct office before showing an official link.

Office-routing table

Which Pacific County office handles the task?

Correct property office or official system
Your question
Correct office or tool
What it provides
What it cannot establish
Who is displayed as the owner?
Assessor / TaxSifter
Owner display, parcel number, situs address, assessed value, sales and tax information.
It is not a professional title opinion.
What amount is currently due?
Treasurer / TaxSifter
Current taxes, payment status, statement and online payment cart.
The Assessor does not process tax payments.
Where is the parcel?
MapSifter / GIS
Parcel-map context, roads, aerial information and available layers.
MapSifter is not survey accurate.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
Auditor Recording Department
Recorded deeds, mortgages, easements, plats, surveys, liens and copies.
A name search does not reveal every possible title issue.
Can the land be developed?
Community Development
Zoning, shoreline, critical-area, building, septic and land-division guidance.
An assessor property record does not create development approval.
Is there legal road access?
Deed, Public Works and legal review
Recorded access clues, county-road information and right-of-way permit guidance.
A visible road on GIS does not guarantee legal or practical access.
Is the assessed value wrong?
Assessor, then Board of Equalization
Informal record review and formal valuation appeal.
An appeal is about value or classification, not dissatisfaction with tax rates.
Does a senior or disabled exemption apply?
Assessor
Current income limits, forms, qualification and deferral guidance.
Old website examples may not reflect the current filing year.
Best working method: Find and save the 11-digit parcel number first. Use the same number in every tax, map, deed, appeal, exemption and development question.
Local parcel-number decoder

Understand Pacific County’s 11-digit parcel numbers

Pacific County’s search instructions provide different parcel-number patterns for acreage and platted property. These patterns can help when an owner or address search fails.

Acreage and rural parcels

Geographic prefix

The beginning digits can identify township, range and section information.

County example: entering 101116 retrieves parcels associated with Section 16, Township 10 North, Range 11 West.

Tax-number ending

The final three digits identify the tax number within that geographic grouping.

County example: locate the parcel ending in 103 after searching the geographic prefix.

Platted subdivisions

How platted-property parcel numbers are structured
Number position
Meaning
Practical use
First digit
Platted properties begin with 7.
Helps distinguish subdivision property from rural acreage numbering.
Next four digits
Plat number.
Use the county plat-number list to identify the subdivision.
Next three digits
Block number.
Narrow the search to a subdivision block.
Last three digits
Lot number.
Identify the specific lot within the block.
Surfside and peninsula search tip: Platted coastal properties may be easier to locate through the plat, block and lot pattern than through a postal or vacation-rental address.
Search recovery order

No Pacific County parcel result found?

Owner name failed Search the surname alone, then try a former owner, trust, estate, company or government entity.
Street address failed Remove road suffixes, directions, punctuation and unit information. Search the main road word.
Vacation or mailing address differs Search the legal owner or parcel number rather than a rental listing or mailing address.
Rural parcel lacks a situs address Use the geographic parcel prefix, legal description or MapSifter location.
Surfside or other platted lot Use the plat, block and lot parcel-number structure.
New split or boundary adjustment Search the parent parcel and ask whether the new number has entered the assessment roll.
Recent sale Search the seller and use the Auditor’s document index for the new deed.
Oyster bed or unusual recorded interest Contact the Auditor Recording Department because ordinary parcel search may not answer the document question.
Tax-title or county-owned parcel Check the county’s tax-title and surplus-property records in addition to TaxSifter.
Property may be in another county Verify the physical county through the deed, GIS and map location rather than the mailing city.

Prepare this before calling

Physical or approximate location
Current and former owner names
Possible parcel number
Plat, block and lot
Section, township and range
Recent deed or recording clue
Nearby road or landmark
Reason the record is needed
Assessor call script “I am trying to identify property near [road, address or landmark]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [parcel prefix, plat and lot, legal-description clue or deed date]. Can you confirm the correct 11-digit parcel number or whether the property was split, combined or renumbered?”
Call Assessor: 360-875-9301 Email the Assessor
Property-card decoder

Read the Pacific County property record

Important fields and what they can tell you
Field
Meaning
What to verify next
Parcel number
The Assessor’s 11-digit identifier.
Use it in tax, map, deed, appeal and permit questions.
Owner name
The ownership name displayed in the assessment system.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership proof is required.
Situs address
The physical location associated with the parcel.
Compare it with MapSifter and the deed description.
Mailing address
Where assessment and tax correspondence is sent.
Do not confuse it with the parcel location.
Land value
Assessed value assigned to the land.
Check acreage, view, access, waterfront influence and land use.
Improvement value
Assessed value assigned to buildings and taxable improvements.
Verify size, age, quality, condition and accessory structures.
Total assessed value
Combined taxable value used in the property-tax calculation.
Compare the assessment year with the tax year.
Land-use code
Assessor classification used to describe the property’s use.
Do not treat it as a zoning approval.
Tax-code area
The combination of taxing districts applying to the parcel.
Use the correct levy rate when estimating taxes.
Sale history
Transfers and sale information linked to the parcel.
Check the recorded deed and whether the sale was market-based.
Taxes and payments
Treasurer charges, payments, interest and account status.
Confirm the live amount before paying.
Land-use code is not zoning. An assessor code describes the property for assessment purposes. Development rights, setbacks, shoreline rules and permitted uses must be confirmed with Community Development.
2026 tax-payment guide

Check and pay Pacific County property taxes

First-half deadline April 30, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Second-half deadline November 2, 2026

Confirm the live balance before paying.

Billing rule No fall mailing

The February statement contains both coupons.

First-half delinquency rule: Pacific County states that first-half taxes became delinquent May 1, 2026, and the entire year is then considered late. Second-half payments become delinquent November 3, 2026.

Micro steps to check the current amount

Open TaxSifter Search and open the correct parcel account.
Review the tax year Make sure the charges belong to 2026 rather than an earlier year.
Check the payment status Look for paid, unpaid, delinquent, interest or other account entries.
Confirm the required installment Pacific County does not accept partial property-tax payments.
Open the payment cart Select the correct bill and amount.
Review the processing fee Online fees apply and should be displayed before final authorization.
Save the confirmation Keep the parcel number, tax year, amount, date and receipt.

Published payment methods

Pacific County Treasurer payment options
Method
Published instruction
Important warning
Online
Use TaxSifter; processing fees apply.
Verify the parcel, tax year and fee before submitting.
Mail
Mail to P.O. Box 98, South Bend, WA 98586.
Mail several days early or request a manual postmark.
South Bend office
Cash or check during office hours.
The county requests exact change for cash payments.
Drop box
Silver box near the flagpole at 300 Memorial Drive.
Do not place cash in the drop box.
Automatic payment
Complete the Treasurer’s AutoPay form.
Confirm enrollment before assuming a payment will be withdrawn.
Telephone
Telephone payment is not available.
Do not provide card information to an unofficial caller.

Missing statement or address problem

Print your own statement

Open the parcel in TaxSifter and use the tax or payment area to print the statement without a counter-copy charge.

County copy charges

The Treasurer states that duplicate statements cost $2 at the counter or $5 when mailed.

Mortgage warning: The county mails statements to property owners, not mortgage companies. Confirm with the loan servicer whether taxes are being paid from escrow.

Paying under protest

A written protest must accompany the payment when preserving a court-refund claim. Writing only “paid under protest” on the payment coupon is not sufficient under the Treasurer’s published instructions.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [11-digit number] for tax year 2026. Can you confirm the current amount, delinquency status, November 2 deadline, accepted payment method and whether any payment has already posted?”
View tax account and payment cart Read Treasurer payment instructions Call Treasurer: 360-875-9421
MapSifter and GIS

Use Pacific County parcel maps safely

Find the TaxSifter parcel first Copy the complete 11-digit parcel number.
Open the official GIS page Select MapSifter from the county’s mapping resources.
Search the parcel or address Use the parcel number when the rural or coastal address is unreliable.
Zoom to parcel scale Labels and property outlines may not be useful from a countywide view.
Review map context Look at roads, neighboring parcels, aerial imagery and available planning layers.
Compare the parcel number Confirm the selected map feature matches the TaxSifter account.
Move to the legal or regulatory source Use a deed, survey, permit record or written agency confirmation when the decision has legal consequences.
MapSifter can help with
  • Locating remote or unaddressed land
  • Viewing neighboring parcels
  • Checking road and aerial context
  • Researching subdivision layout
  • Preparing questions for county staff
MapSifter cannot prove
  • Exact survey boundaries
  • Legal ownership
  • Guaranteed road access
  • Buildability
  • Shoreline or critical-area approval
County map warning: Pacific County labels MapSifter as “not survey accurate.” Do not place a fence, structure, driveway, septic system or utility from the online line alone.
Open official GIS and MapSifter page
Local coastal due diligence

Check more than the parcel map before buying or building

Pacific County includes oceanfront, peninsula, bay, river, wetland, forest and rural properties. A visible parcel and assessed value do not answer whether the land can be accessed, developed or insured.

Critical questions for Pacific County land
Question
Starting evidence
Correct verification
Is there legal access?
MapSifter road context and deed references.
Recorded easements, road status, Public Works and legal review.
Is the parcel buildable?
Parcel size, zoning and nearby development.
Community Development review of zoning, setbacks, critical areas and permits.
Is septic feasible?
Existing permit records and neighboring systems.
Environmental Health and required site or soil evaluation.
Is shoreline review required?
Distance from ocean, bay, river or lake.
Community Development shoreline requirements.
Is flooding or coastal erosion a concern?
GIS, elevation, FEMA information and site observations.
Current flood information, insurer, lender, surveyor and qualified professionals.
Are parcel lines visible on the ground?
Recorded survey, plat and monuments.
Licensed boundary survey.
Can a driveway connect to the road?
Road frontage and existing access.
Public Works right-of-way or access requirements.
Is the assessor land-use code the zoning?
TaxSifter land-use field.
Community Development zoning and comprehensive-plan designation.

Call before relying on a listing description

Community Development

South Bend: 360-875-9356

Long Beach: 360-642-9382

Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Fridays.

Public Works

360-875-9368

pw@co.pacific.wa.us

Roads, right-of-way, addressing and infrastructure questions.

Rural physical address

Public Works can research an address using the legal owner or legal description.

New-address fees may apply.

Buildability call script “I am researching parcel [number] near [road or community]. Before purchasing or designing a project, I need to confirm zoning, shoreline or critical-area review, septic requirements, legal access and the permits that may apply. Which records and pre-application steps should I complete?”
Open Community Development Open Public Works
Sales and assessment timing

Research Pacific County sales and value years

The Assessor publishes annual sales lists and downloadable assessment data. The year labels matter because Washington assessments are used for taxes collected in the following year.

Assessment and tax-year examples
County label
Valuation date
Tax use
Appraisal Year 2026
January 1, 2026
Used for 2027 taxes.
Appraisal Year 2025
January 1, 2025
Used for 2026 taxes.
2025 assessment for 2026 taxes
Assessment roll established for the prior appraisal year.
Supports the current 2026 tax book and levy calculation.

Build a meaningful comparable-sale set

Same coastal, bay, river or inland market
Similar legal and physical access
Similar flood or shoreline influence
Similar parcel size and land use
Similar building size and condition
Similar utility and septic availability
Arm’s-length transaction
Sale near the correct valuation date
Vacant-land comparison warning: Two similarly sized coastal parcels may have very different values when one has legal access, utilities, septic feasibility or buildable area and the other does not.
Open official sales lists Open assessment data downloads
Board of Equalization

Challenge a Pacific County property assessment

Deadline warning: Washington’s general filing deadline is July 1 of the assessment year or within 30 days after the change-of-value notice, whichever is later, unless a locally adopted period of up to 60 days applies. Use the deadline printed in the current Pacific County packet and notice.

Because July 1, 2026 has passed, a taxpayer relying on a notice-based deadline should calculate the filing period immediately and contact the Board of Equalization without delay.

Appeal workflow

Review the complete property record Check land area, view influence, access, improvements, condition and classification.
Contact the Assessor first Ask how the value was developed and identify any factual error.
Read the current appeal packet Confirm the valuation year, filing deadline, required petition and evidence instructions.
State the Assessor’s value and requested value Use specific amounts rather than a general request for lower taxes.
Attach market evidence Use relevant sales, an appraisal, photographs, measurements, repair estimates or income information.
Sign and date the petition An unsigned or incomplete petition may not be considered.
Preserve proof of timely filing Hand-deliver, obtain a manual postmark or use a trackable delivery method.

Evidence matched to the issue

Evidence that directly addresses the valuation problem
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Recent purchase
Closing statement, purchase agreement and transaction circumstances.
Quoting only an automated online estimate.
Incorrect building data
Measurements, photographs, plans and permit records.
Saying only that the record is wrong.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspections and repair estimates.
Ordinary maintenance complaints without cost evidence.
Access or buildability limitation
Recorded easement information, agency correspondence and professional reports.
Assuming the parcel map proves no access or no buildability.
Comparable sales
Similar sales with comparable location, access, coastal influence and property features.
Selecting only the lowest sale prices.
USPS warning: Pacific County warns that a processing-facility postmark may not match the date an item was dropped off. Request a manual local postmark at the postal counter when filing near the deadline.
Board of Equalization call script “I received a value notice dated [date] for parcel [number]. I want to confirm my filing deadline, the correct 2026 real-property appeal packet, accepted delivery methods and the evidence required for a complete petition.”
Open Board of Equalization Call BOE: 360-875-9334 Email BOE clerk
Auditor document recording

Find deeds, mortgages, plats, surveys and oyster-bed records

The Auditor—not the Assessor—maintains Pacific County’s recorded-document system. Use the parcel record to collect search clues, then move to the Auditor’s document index.

Search recorded documents online

Copy the parcel clues Save the current owner, former owner, sale date, parcel number and legal description.
Open the Auditor document search Accept the portal disclaimer.
Search grantor and grantee names Try individuals, trusts, estates, companies and former surnames.
Narrow by document type Select deed, mortgage, deed of trust, lien, easement, survey, plat or another category.
Use a recording date or number Date filters help separate same-name parties.
Compare the legal description Confirm the document concerns the correct parcel.
Request a certified copy when required Ask the receiving lender, court or agency whether certification is necessary.

Published record coverage

Pacific County Auditor record categories
Record type
County-stated coverage
Older-record action
Deeds, oyster-bed records and mortgages
Auditor office holdings from 1931 to present.
For earlier records, contact Washington State Archives.
Plat maps
From 1876 to present.
Call when the plat or image is not available online.
Survey books
From 1973 to present.
Search the index and confirm the survey relates to the parcel.
Military discharges
From 1919 to present.
Access is subject to applicable privacy rules.
Historical-index warning: The Auditor cautions that documents indexed from cursive recordings may contain errors. Search alternate spellings and ask staff to verify an unclear result.

Copy charges

Photocopy

$1 per page.

Certified copy

$3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Recording-document preparation

Assessor’s 11-digit parcel number
Grantor and grantee names
Document title
Legal or abbreviated legal description
Reference number when applicable
Return address on first page
Three-inch first-page top margin
One-inch side and bottom margins
One-inch margins on later pages
Paper between 8.5 × 11 and 8.5 × 14 inches
At least eight-point font
Legible signatures, seals and text
Nonstandard-document fee: A document that must be recorded immediately but does not satisfy applicable margin or font requirements may receive an additional $50 nonstandard fee. A document that is not legible cannot be accepted merely by paying the surcharge.

Verify the recording fee before mailing

The Auditor’s published fee list includes different charges for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, surveys, plats, condominiums and other instruments. Multi-title documents and additional pages can change the total. Call the Recording Department before mailing because a document submitted with insufficient fees will be returned unrecorded.

Recording fee call script “I need to record a [document type] with [number] pages and [number] document titles. It [does or does not] require an excise-tax affidavit. Can you confirm the current total recording fee, formatting requirements and accepted submission method?”
Search recorded documents Read Recording Department guidance Open current published fee list Call Recording: 360-875-9318
Exemptions, deferrals and current use

Check property-tax relief before assuming you do not qualify

Income-threshold warning: The county exemption page includes figures tied to earlier application years. Ask the Assessor for the current 2026 income limits and forms before deciding whether an applicant qualifies.
Pacific County property-tax programmes
Programme
General purpose
Important preparation
Senior or disabled exemption
Reduces qualifying property taxes based on age or disability, income, residence and local levies.
Ownership, occupancy, age or disability and disposable-income documents.
Senior or disabled deferral
Allows qualifying taxes or assessments to be deferred and secured by the property.
Income, equity, ownership, occupancy and disability evidence when applicable.
Veteran surviving-spouse assistance
Provides assistance to certain widows or widowers of qualifying veterans.
Veteran status, cause or disability documentation, marital status and income.
Destroyed-property reduction
May reduce assessed value after qualifying destruction or major value loss.
Damage date, photographs, reports and repair or replacement estimates.
Single-family improvement exemption
May temporarily exempt qualifying value added by an improvement to an existing home.
File with the Assessor before the improvement is completed.
Nonprofit exemption
Exempts qualifying property used for a specifically authorized nonprofit purpose.
Ownership, use, organizational and application records.

Application workflow

Identify the correct programme An exemption and a deferral have different eligibility and repayment consequences.
Request the current income threshold Do not rely on an older threshold displayed in archived guidance.
Gather disposable-income records Include all categories required by the current application.
Document ownership and occupancy The residence generally must be owned and occupied as the applicant’s primary home.
Complete every required signature Include disability, veteran or representative documentation when applicable.
Keep the submitted packet Save forms, evidence and proof of delivery.
Review exemption programmes Verify current requirements
Farm, open space and forest land

Understand current-use and timberland classification

Pacific County publishes applications for farm and agricultural land, open space and designated forest land. These programmes value qualifying land according to current use rather than ordinary highest-and-best-use market value.

County-published application fees
Application
Published fee
Before submitting
Current Use Farm and Agriculture
$553.50
Verify land-use, income and acreage requirements.
Current Use Open Space
$1,165.50
Review the public-benefit and approval process.
Designated Forest Land
$553.50
Prepare the required forest-management plan.
Property-sale warning: A new owner who wants classified land to remain enrolled must complete the required continuance process and obtain Assessor approval before closing. Otherwise, additional tax, interest and penalty may become due.

Before purchasing classified land

Confirm the exact current-use classification
Request the recorded classification documents
Review continuing-use obligations
Ask about removal or compensating-tax exposure
Complete the continuance packet
Obtain Assessor approval before closing
Coordinate the excise-tax affidavit
Keep the approved documents with closing records
Open current-use applications
Business and farm equipment

Handle Pacific County personal-property reporting

2026 deadline status: The April 30 personal-property filing deadline has passed. A business or property owner who has not filed should contact the Assessor immediately rather than waiting for the next annual form.

Taxable personal property can include machinery, equipment, furniture, supplies, farm equipment and improvements placed on government-leased land. Household goods, certain intangible property and business inventory are generally treated differently.

What the annual listing should contain

Each category of taxable property
Specific item description
Acquisition date
Original purchase cost excluding sales tax
Installation, freight and engineering costs
Trade-in value included in total cost
Supplies on hand as of January 1
Added, sold or disposed items
Late-filing consequences: The Assessor may impose a penalty of 5% of the tax due for each month the affidavit is late, up to 25%. When no report is filed, the Assessor must estimate the property value from available information.
Business-sale warning: The January 1 owner can remain responsible for the resulting tax even when the business later closes or the equipment is sold. Personal-property tax liens can also follow the property.
Open personal-property guidance Ask about a late filing
Tax-title and surplus parcels

Research county-owned or tax-title property carefully

A tax-title parcel is property offered at a tax-foreclosure auction that did not sell and was deeded to the county. A surplus parcel is county-owned property declared surplus through a separate process.

Due diligence before bidding or offering

Identify the exact parcel Match the sale list with TaxSifter and MapSifter.
Inspect physical access Determine whether there is practical and legal access from a public or private road.
Check boundaries Review recorded surveys and consider a professional survey.
Research zoning and buildability Contact Community Development about land use, shoreline, flood, critical areas and septic.
Search recorded documents Review deeds, easements, covenants and other indexed documents.
Investigate title insurance The county warns that some title companies may not insure a tax-foreclosed parcel for a period after the original sale.
Read all sale terms Understand deposit, payment, deed, possession and risk before participating.
Not a normal real-estate listing: A low minimum bid does not mean the parcel has access, utilities, buildable area, marketable title or a usable boundary.
Open tax-title and surplus guidance
Office contacts and visit planning

Pacific County property contacts

Call the office that can complete the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and hours
Assessor
TaxSifter, values, parcel data, maps, exemptions, current use and personal property.
South Bend: 360-875-9301
Long Beach: 360-642-9301
assessor@co.pacific.wa.us
300 Memorial Dr., P.O. Box 86, South Bend, WA 98586
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Long Beach office by appointment only.
Treasurer
Tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, delinquency and foreclosure.
South Bend: 360-875-9421
Long Beach: 360-642-9421
300 Memorial Dr., P.O. Box 98, South Bend, WA 98586
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Long Beach operates on limited published dates.
Auditor Recording
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, surveys, oyster-bed records and copies.
360-875-9318
recording@co.pacific.wa.us
300 Memorial Dr., P.O. Box 97, South Bend, WA 98586
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Auditor Long Beach
Available south-county Auditor services and recording assistance.
360-642-9312
7013 Sandridge Rd., Long Beach, WA 98631
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed noon–1 p.m. and all day Friday.
Board of Equalization
Formal real and personal-property valuation appeals.
South Bend: 360-875-9334
Long Beach: 360-642-9334
mlrogers@co.pacific.wa.us
1216 Robert Bush Drive West, South Bend, WA
Mailing: P.O. Box 6, South Bend, WA 98586
Community Development
Zoning, building, land division, shoreline, septic, wells and critical areas.
South Bend: 360-875-9356
Long Beach: 360-642-9382
dcd@co.pacific.wa.us
South Bend: 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr.
Long Beach: 7013 Sandridge Rd.
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Friday.
Public Works / GIS
County roads, addressing, right-of-way, GIS resources and infrastructure.
360-875-9368
pw@co.pacific.wa.us
211 N. Commercial St., Raymond, WA 98577
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Universal property call script “I am researching parcel [11-digit number] near [address or road]. I need help with [assessment, tax payment, deed, map, appeal, access, zoning, shoreline, septic or current-use status]. The online record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official record, form or department should I use next?”
Accuracy and legal limits

What the online property record cannot prove

Online records are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing assessed value
  • Checking tax charges and payments
  • Finding maps and recorded-document clues
  • Preparing questions and appeal evidence
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Legal and practical access
  • Buildability and septic feasibility
  • Flood, shoreline and critical-area restrictions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact a person from a matching owner name alone. Confirm the parcel, physical location and recorded document before relying on public information.
Ten practical answers

Pacific County property search FAQs

Does the Pacific County Auditor maintain property assessment records?

No. The Pacific County Assessor maintains parcel ownership displays, assessed values, property characteristics, TaxSifter records and assessment maps. The Pacific County Auditor records deeds, mortgages, plats, surveys and other official documents.

How do I search Pacific County property records?

Open the county-authorized TaxSifter system, accept its disclaimer and search by parcel number, owner name, situs address or available legal-description information. Confirm the parcel number and physical location before relying on a result.

When are Pacific County property taxes due in 2026?

The first-half deadline was April 30, 2026. Second-half property taxes are due November 2, 2026. Taxpayers receive one annual statement containing both payment coupons and should not expect a separate fall mailing.

Will Pacific County send another property-tax bill before the fall deadline?

No. Pacific County states that it mails one annual property-tax statement containing both spring and fall coupons. Property owners should retrieve a copy through TaxSifter or contact the Treasurer if the original statement is missing.

Are Pacific County MapSifter parcel lines survey accurate?

No. Pacific County expressly identifies MapSifter as not survey accurate. Use the map for research and orientation only. Exact boundaries require the recorded deed, relevant plat or survey and, when necessary, a licensed land surveyor.

How do I appeal a Pacific County property value?

Contact the Assessor first to discuss the valuation and factual property data. A formal petition is filed with the Pacific County Board of Equalization by the deadline shown in the appeal packet and value notice. Washington’s general deadline is July 1 or within 30 days after the value notice, whichever is later, unless a longer local period applies.

Where can I find a Pacific County deed or mortgage?

Use the Pacific County Auditor’s online recorded-document search. Search the grantor and grantee names, document type, recording date or document number. Contact the Recording Department when an older record or unclear cursive index cannot be located online.

Does Pacific County offer property-tax exemptions for seniors or disabled homeowners?

Yes. Qualifying senior citizens, disabled persons, certain veterans and other eligible homeowners may receive an exemption or deferral. Income limits and qualification rules change, so applicants should obtain the current requirements directly from the Assessor.

When is Pacific County personal property reporting due?

Taxable business and farm personal property must generally be reported to the Assessor by April 30 each year. The filing identifies property owned or located in the county as of January 1. Late filing may produce a monthly penalty.

Who should I call about Pacific County property records and taxes?

Call the Assessor at 360-875-9301 for parcel values, property data and exemptions; the Treasurer at 360-875-9421 for tax balances and payments; the Auditor Recording Department at 360-875-9318 for deeds and recorded documents; and the Board of Equalization at 360-875-9334 for assessment appeals.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Assessor and Auditor responsibilities, TaxSifter guidance, MapSifter limitations, 2026 tax dates, payment methods, appeal contacts, record coverage, copy fees, recording requirements, exemption programmes, current-use fees and personal-property rules were checked against official Pacific County and Washington State sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not affiliated with the Pacific County Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, Board of Equalization, Community Development Department or Public Works. Confirm live balances, current deadlines, qualification thresholds, recording fees, parcel boundaries and development requirements with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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