5/28/2024 - Current Use and Designated Forestland audit letters were mailed on May 28th, 2024, to select parcels within Area 1, our current revaluation area.

Depending on the assigned classification/designation, taxpayers are required to update their Timber Management Plan, supply income verification, or complete an Open Space Justification form to determine continued eligibility.

The letter encourages taxpayers to visit our Property Tax Relief page for program information, publications, and forms, as well as provides contact information for local resources such as the Mason County Conservation District and DNR Service Forestry Office.

Requested information is due August 30th, 2024, and may be submitted using the following options:

• In-person (M-F, 9-4 pm)
• Email: cstiles@masoncountywa.gov
• Mail: PO Box J, Shelton, WA 98584
• Drop Box (alley between Bldg. #1 & Bldg. #9)

For further assistance, you may contact our office at 360-427-9670, ext. 494.

4/18/2024 - Mason County’s Assessor’s Office mailed renewal applications this week to exempt recipients of the Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities Exemption from Real Property Taxes program.

The intended recipients reside in our current inspection area, which includes Lake Limerick, Brockdale, McReavy, Hanks Lake, Eells Hill, California Rd, Highland Rd, Dayton Trails, Fawn Lake, Lynch Rd, Kamilche, Cloquallum Rd, Isabella Lake, Lost Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Star Lake, and Lake Nahwatzel out to Matlock, as well as parts of Tahuya, Belfair, and surrounding areas.

Renewal applications are due by July 1, 2024, and may be submitted using the following options:

• In-person (M-F, 9-4 pm)
• Email: Sheris@masoncountywa.gov
• Mail: PO Box J, Shelton, WA 98584
• Drop Box (alley between Bldg. #1 & Bldg. #9)

For further assistance, you may contact our office at 360-427-9670, ext. 491.

2/5/2024 -

Property Tax Exemption Program for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities (RCW 84.36)

Effective for the 2024 tax year, income thresholds for Mason County have increased to $55,000 (SHB 1355).

Exemption recipients enrolled in the Senior Citizen and People with Disabilities exemption program received an automatic adjustment to their 2024 tax statement.

Taxpayers who meet The Property Tax Exemption qualifications are encouraged to apply. Complete applications and supporting documentation may be submitted by the following options:

In person – 411 N 5th St, Shelton (Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM)

Mail – PO Box J, Shelton

Drop Box (alley between Bldg. #1 and Bldg. #9)

For further assistance, you may contact our office at 360-427-9670 ext. 491.

08/23/2023 - New - Mason County Assessor News - Notice of Value

08/23/2023 - New - As of August 24th, 2023, the UNCERTIFIED 2024 assessed values are available online at our website and are subject to change. You will receive a corrected Notice of Value if your value is corrected due to new construction, destroyed property, manifest error, segregation, or sales review. These are based upon property values as of January 1, 2023, and will be used when calculating property tax obligations payable in 2024. The Assessor is required by state law to appraise property at 100% of market value. If you have questions or concerns, you are welcome to come in or call, or use the Email Us link at the bottom of the page.

Appraisers are physically inspecting Area 1 of Mason County starting October 2023, which will be utilized for the 2024 assessment year/ 2025 tax year. This is a very large, unique area that includes Lake Limerick, Brockdale, McReavy, Hanks Lake, Eells Hill, California Rd, Highland Rd, Dayton Trails, Fawn Lake, Lynch Rd, Kamilche, Cloquallum Rd, Isabella Lake, Lost Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Star Lake, and Lake Nahwatzel out to Matlock.

In accordance with RCW 84.40.025, access to property is required for assessment and valuation purposes. Physical inspection means, at a minimum, an exterior observation of the property to determine whether there have been any changes in the physical characteristics that affect value. The property improvement record must be appropriately documented in accordance with the findings of the physical inspection.” (WAC 458-07-015)If access is refused, the appraiser must estimate the property value using available information, which may not result in an accurate assessment..

In accordance with the Department of Revenue's revaluation timeline and our volume of parcels, we do not make individual appointments, nor does the taxpayer need to be present at the time of inspection, as these are exterior inspections only. Upon arrival, the appraiser will attempt to make contact by knocking on the door of an improved parcel. State law mandates physical inspections at least once every six years (RCW 84.41.030); therefore, we highly encourage taxpayers to discuss any ongoing issues with their property to ensure our assessment represents the current condition. Please note, all appraisers will be wearing orange vests with a visible Mason County badge and driving a white Ford Escape with the Mason County logo.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this press release, please call 360.427.9670, ext. 491.