2012 Mason County Property Taxes Are Due April 30th, 2012
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Washington State Property
Valuation Requirement
What is Market Value?
What Types of Properties are Assessed?
How is the Value of Real Property Determined?
Property Tax Limitations
What if I Disagree with My Property's Assessed Value?
How Often Does Mason County Appraise Property?
Who Determines the Amount of a Property Tax Bill?
Public Participation
Destroyed Property
Agricultural / Timber Designation
Current Use Program
Senior Citizen / Disability / Exemption
Exemption for Physical Improvements to a Single Family Dwelling
Tips for Appellants
Property Transfers

WHAT TYPES OF PROPERTIES ARE ASSESSED?

The property tax is imposed on the assessed value of the property. Taxable property is divided into two types of tangible property:

Real Property includes land, improvements attached to the land, and all rights inherent in ownership. Real property is valued in compliance with state law using accepted mass appraisal principles.

Personal Property includes any property that is not real property, that is, not permanently affixed to or a part of real estate. Machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and supplies associated with commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprises are assessed and taxed as personal property. Business inventories, household goods and personal effects are exempt from the property tax. 

(Real and personal property are taxed at the same rate.)