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The Board of Equalization is
comprised of five County residents appointed by the Whatcom
County Council to three year terms.
Duties: Powers of Board members are directed by state law
(Revised Code of Washington, RCW 84.48, and Washington Administrative
Code, WAC 458-14).
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Board members are selected for their knowledge of real estate
values and each member is required by law to attend an intensive
two-day course on the valuation of real property.
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Responsible for handling appeals for assessed valuation of
property. For more information, see Appealing Your Property Tax
Valuation.
Purpose:
The Board of Equalization deals with any issue relating to
property taxation. Most frequently, the Board hears property
tax appeals and complaints regarding an assessor´s determination
of property value. The Board´s responsibility is to
ensure that all properties are valued at 100% of market value
and that comparable properties are assessed at comparable
values. The Board may either lower, raise, or sustain the
land/building assessments. If a taxpayer is not satisifed
with the Board´s decision, the decision may be appealed
to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals
Authority: RCW 84.48.014, HRC 3.23
Contact Person: NaDean Hanson - Whatcom County Board of Equalization
Vacancies:
See Council Vacancies list
Term Limit: 2 terms
Term Length: 3 years
Number of Members: 3 full / 2 alternate
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