This course provides a high-level overview of the functions of the assessor’s office and is intended to provide basic information for new employees with limited knowledge of property tax administration. Students seeking more detailed technical training in various property tax programs are encouraged to register for program-specific courses offered on the DOR/WSACA Property Tax Training Calendar.

Schedule: 8am-5pm April 8-10

7.5 CE hours

This one-day course will concentrate on the basics of the Current Use Program created by the Open Space Taxation Act (Chapter 84.34 RCW) and the Designated Forest Land Program (Chapter 84.33 RCW). The purpose of the course is to provide consistent and uniform administration of the program statewide.

3 GI hours

This training seminar provides an overview of BOE clerk duties and responsibilities. This seminar is intended for new and experienced clerks, not board members. The course will concentrate on processing appeal petitions; determining timeliness and completeness; good cause waivers and reconvene requests. Experienced staff members are encouraged to attend and share their experiences and best practices. The course will utilize PowerPoint presentations and group discussions. This course will NOT satisfy the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This two-day Board of Equalization training seminar provides an overview of BOE duties and is designed for new clerks and board members. The course concentrates on basic board fundamentals, although experienced staff members are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Both PowerPoint presentations and group discussion will be utilized. The more complex issues will be addressed as time allows. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This two-day Board of Equalization training seminar provides an overview of BOE duties and is designed for new clerks and board members. The course concentrates on basic board fundamentals, although experienced staff members are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Both PowerPoint presentations and group discussion will be utilized. The more complex issues will be addressed as time allows. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This Board of Equalization Training Seminar provides guidance for the experienced board members and clerks. The majority of the class will be spent discussing topics of interest as a group, including special use valuation, new construction and if time permits new hot topics. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This two-day Board of Equalization training seminar provides an overview of BOE duties and is designed for new clerks and board members. The course concentrates on basic board fundamentals, although experienced staff members are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Both PowerPoint presentations and group discussion will be utilized. The more complex issues will be addressed as time allows. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This two-day Board of Equalization training seminar provides an overview of BOE duties and is designed for new clerks and board members. The course concentrates on basic board fundamentals, although experienced staff members are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Both PowerPoint presentations and group discussion will be utilized. The more complex issues will be addressed as time allows. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

This Board of Equalization Training Seminar provides guidance for the experienced board members and clerks. The majority of the class will be spent discussing topics of interest as a group, including special use valuation, new construction and if time permits new hot topics. This course satisfies the training requirements listed in RCW 84.48.042.

We will discuss the four property tax relief programs available to individual homeowners: Exemption and Deferral Programs for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities; Deferral Program for Homeowners with Limited Income; and Grant Assistance Program for Widows/Widowers of Veterans. Covered topics include basic qualifications, laws and rules, program administration, disposable income and combined disposable income, what to look for on a tax return, and analyzing trusts for ownership requirements. We will include question and answer periods and examples.

3 GI

We will discuss the four property tax relief programs available to individual homeowners: Exemption and Deferral Programs for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities; Deferral Program for Homeowners with Limited Income; and Grant Assistance Program for Widows/Widowers of Veterans. Covered topics include basic qualifications, laws and rules, program administration, disposable income and combined disposable income, what to look for on a tax return, and analyzing trusts for ownership requirements. We will include question and answer periods and examples.

3 GI

3.5 CE

3.5 CE

This two-day Basic Levy Training session provides an overview of the property tax levy process and basic training in the calculation of levies and levy limitations. The presentation is designed to assist levy specialists from the assessor's office, other county staff, and taxing district staff. This session presumes that the participants have minimal experience with levies, so we concentrate on the fundamentals. Experienced staff is welcome to attend and participate, but the most complex questions will be answered as time allows.

3 GI

This two-day Basic Levy Training session provides an overview of the property tax levy process and basic training in the calculation of levies and levy limitations. The presentation is designed to assist levy specialists from the assessor's office, other county staff, and taxing district staff. This session presumes that the participants have minimal experience with levies, so we concentrate on the fundamentals. Experienced staff is welcome to attend and participate, but the most complex questions will be answered as time allows.

3 GI

This two-day Basic Levy Training session provides an overview of the property tax levy process and basic training in the calculation of levies and levy limitations. The presentation is designed to assist levy specialists from the assessor's office, other county staff, and taxing district staff. This session presumes that the participants have minimal experience with levies, so we concentrate on the fundamentals. Experienced staff is welcome to attend and participate, but the most complex questions will be answered as time allows.

3 GI

This two-day Basic Levy Training session provides an overview of the property tax levy process and basic training in the calculation of levies and levy limitations. The presentation is designed to assist levy specialists from the assessor's office, other county staff, and taxing district staff. This session presumes that the participants have minimal experience with levies, so we concentrate on the fundamentals. Experienced staff is welcome to attend and participate, but the most complex questions will be answered as time allows.

3 GI

The class will include a thorough overview of personal property laws, rules, and Property Tax Advisories; listing requirements; estimating value; and application of Department of Revenue valuation guidelines and supplemental schedules. The class will also include a general overview of discovery of personal property, discussion on auditing methods, and IRS records applicable to auditing and personal property. Students will be expected to work on some assignments between sessions to maximize learning and generate interaction.

The class will include a thorough overview of personal property laws, rules, and Property Tax Advisories; listing requirements; estimating value; and application of Department of Revenue valuation guidelines and supplemental schedules. The class will also include a general overview of discovery of personal property, discussion on auditing methods, and IRS records applicable to auditing and personal property. Students will be expected to work on some assignments between sessions to maximize learning and generate interaction.

Highlights of this online course is to review the 2025 legislative updates, levy impacts with new green energy projects, levy certification 2025 deadlines, lid lifts using the exemption condition, and discuss problems counties are experiencing in determining the levy limitations for taxing districts. This training session is specifically directed to experienced levy personnel. A representative from all county assessor’s offices is encouraged to attend.

This course will provide appraisers (or other assessment staff) of the requirements, methods, and techniques to be effective in presenting appeals before the Board of Equalization and the Board of Tax Appeals. Instruction will be given on how to prepare supporting documentation as well as providing techniques for presenting effective evidence and testimony at hearings. The course is also designed to inform assessment professionals of the skills necessary to make clear, concise, and effective presentations. Other topics will include a review of the appeal process, the statutory and regulatory authority of the Board to operate and the standards of review used in making Board determinations. 

7.5 CE