Property taxes due for first half of 2017

Property owners in King County who do not pay property tax with their mortgage have until Monday, May 1 to pay the first half of their 2017 taxes.

After that date, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.

To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for taxpayers to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently. Tax payments can be made:

• Online using King County's convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account.
• By mail if postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
• At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due.
• Shoreline Community Service Center (inside the Shoreline District Court building), 18050 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, 206-477-2723. Schedule: Fridays, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Service is suspended for 15 minutes at 10:15am and 3pm, and for one hour at noon for mandated employee breaks.
• In person at Treasury Operations, sixth floor of the King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave. in Seattle. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. On Friday, April 28, and Monday, May 1, Treasury Operations will be open until 5pm.

The online option provides immediate payment confirmation for current year or delinquent year(s) property tax bills. To pay online or view property tax information, taxpayers can visit here

For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, see this webpage, contact King County Treasury Operations by email, or contact a customer service specialist at 206-263-2890.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office or 206-296-3920.