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Why haven't I received
my statement yet?
The Treasurer's Office may have an incorrect mailing address,
or we may be holding the statement for an adjustment that needs
to be made prior to mailing (i.e. senior or disabled exemptions).
I sold this property. What
should I do with the statement?
The tax statement may either be forwarded to the purchaser
or returned to the Assessor's or Treasurer's Office. If you
choose to return the statement, please note the purchaser's
name and address if you have that information. Any statement
returned will be researched for a correct address and/or taxpayer
and re-mailed accordingly.
I lost
my tax statement. Can I get a new one?
Contact the Treasurer's
Office and a duplicate statement can be mailed to you. You can also
view the statement information
online.
How
do I change my address or name?
An address change can be taken over the phone, by email to treasurer@whatcomcounty.us
or by snail-mail, or in person. You may only request a taxpayer
change through the Treasurer's Office. Any request for a complete
name change must be done through the Assessor's Office and accompanied
by a legal document such as, a deed, real estate contract, divorce
decree, death certificate, or a court document. Please include
your parcel number(s) for any of these requests.
What
do I need to do if the "situs or location address" for my property
is stated incorrectly on my tax statement?
You can contact the Assessor's
Office to request a correction to this address. We obtain that
address from their records as a courtesy to the taxpayers.
Does filing
a Satisfaction of Mortgage with the County Auditor change
the name and address on my tax statement?
No, the Treasurer's Office must be notified.
What
is the special assessment on my tax statement?
For information regarding the intended use of the funds generated
by a special assessment, please contact Public
Works Engineering Division at (360) 676-6730.
Should
I have a personal property statement?
Personal property pertains to commercial, industrial or agricultural
enterprises, such as businesses, apartments, leaseholds, and
farms. Personal property's primary characteristic is its
mobility, and includes, but is not limited to, machinery,
furniture, fixtures and equipment. Every business must complete
a personal property inventory affidavit by April 30 each year
and file it with the Whatcom County Assessor's office for
taxes due the following year. Personal property tax rates
are the same as for real property.
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