Stevens County Auditor's Office 215 South Oak Street, Room # 106, Colville, WA 99114
Telephone: (509) 684-7515, Toll Free: (866) 513-2741, TTY: (800) 833-6388, Fax: (509) 684-7568  Email:  kphipps@co.stevens.wa.us
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 3:30 PM


The Board of Equalization is an independent body of private citizens appointed by the Stevens County Commissioners.  It is comprised of three members and up to two alternate members.
 
The Board of Equalization hears and decides appeals concerning determinations made by the assessor including:  changes to real and personal property valuations, current use determinations, designated forest land determinations and senior citizen/disabled person exemption determinations.
 
The Board's goal is to provide an impartial hearing environment that protects each party's due process rights and results in a fair decision.
 
Board of Equalization forms may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board, located at the above address and phone number, the Assessor or on this website.
 
Appeals must be filed with the Board of Equalization by the filing date deadline of July 1, of the assessment year, or within 30 days of the mailing date of the Assessor's Notice of Change of Value.

Updated:  12/30/2011


Petition date has been extended and must be post marked by:  February 6, 2012


Taxpayer Petitions Forms

Calendar & Schedules

Please Note:  Faxed or emailed Petitions are acceptable ONLY for the purpose of protecting a filing deadline.  You must still submit the original signed Petition to our office.

 

 

  Real Property Valuation Determination - Petition Form   WORD Format    
 Personal Property Valuation Determination     WORD Format    
  Current Use/Designated Forest Land Determination     PDF Format    
  Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Exemption or Deferral Determination   WORD Format    
     
  Process of Filing a Petition to the Stevens County Board of Equalization    
  Appealing Your Property Value to the County Board of Equalization    
  Evidence Guidelines for Appealing Your Value    
  Board of Equalization Checklist  
     
  Board of Equalization Manual with RCW's & WAC's    
  RCW Link

 

  Washington State Board of Tax Appeal Form  

 

  State Forms
  Department of Revenue  
  Washington State Board of Tax Appeals  
   
   
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