Board of Equalization

Overview

The Board of Equalization is an independent body organized to hear appeals of various determinations made by the Assessor's determination of assessed valuations and to equalize property. The Board and Clerk are separate from and operate independently from the Douglas County Assessor.  Douglas County hires an independent Hearing Examiner to proceed over Board of Equalization hearings (Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 458-14-136). The goal is to provide an impartial hearing environment that protects each party's due process rights.

The Board is also responsible for equalizing the assessed values so that all real and personal properties in Douglas County are assessed equitably at 100% of their true and fair value, with comparable properties assessed at comparable values.

Member Information

The Hearing Examiner hears appeals and provides a recommendation to the Board of Equalization. The Douglas County Board of Equalization is made up of the Douglas County Commissioners.

  1. 2019 to 2020
  2. 2018 to 2019

2020 to 2021

  • Meeting Date: To be determined (TBD)
  • Hearing Date(s): TBD
  • Annual Meeting: TBD
  • 28 Day Regular Session: TBD
  • Change of Value Notices: TBD
  • Appeal filing deadline: TBD
  1. Should property owners contact the Assessor’s Office to settle property value disagreements?
  2. How does the Assessor value property?
  3. How can I appeal the assessed valuation of my property?
  4. What is the deadline for filing a Petition for Appeal?
  5. How can I appeal a decision made by the Board of Equalization?
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Resources and Tools for Appealing