Everett Property Records
Property records for Everett, Washington are kept by the Snohomish County Assessor and the County Auditor, both of which serve this city of roughly 116,000 residents. You can search ownership data, parcel maps, assessed values, and recorded deeds using the county's online tools or by visiting the offices in person at the county campus on Rockefeller Avenue.
Everett Overview
Everett Property Records at the Snohomish County Assessor
All property records for Everett are maintained by the Snohomish County Assessor. The assessor's office tracks ownership, assessed value, parcel dimensions, and building characteristics for every parcel in the city. Under Chapter 36.21 RCW, the assessor must value all taxable real and personal property in the county. Washington law also requires that every property be assessed with reference to its value as of January 1 each year, per RCW 84.40.020. These assessment records are public and available for inspection.
The Snohomish County Assessor's office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Their main phone line is 425-388-3433. For residential questions, call 425-388-6555. Commercial inquiries go to 425-388-3390. The office also handles exemption applications, including the senior citizen exemption program. The senior exemption income limit for 2024 was raised to a maximum of $75,000 in disposable income. If you think you may qualify, contact the exemptions division at 425-388-3540 or email assessor@snoco.org.
You can use the SCOPI mapping tool on their website to view parcel maps, lot lines, and aerial imagery for any property in Everett. The site also links to property tax-related RCW statutes and exemption application forms. Most searches can be done by address or parcel number without any registration.
The Snohomish County Assessor's website at snohomishcountywa.gov is the main starting point for Everett property records online.
The official Everett city website is: City of Everett official website.
The city's website provides links to permit services, public records requests, and the county assessor for property owners in Everett.
Recorded Documents and Deeds in Everett
When a deed, mortgage, or lien is recorded in Everett, it goes to the Snohomish County Auditor-Recorder. Under RCW 36.22.010, the county auditor is the official recording officer for real property documents. Recording creates constructive notice under RCW 65.08.070, meaning the world is considered to know about the transaction once it is on file. An instrument that is not recorded may be valid between the parties but can be voided against a later purchaser who records without notice. Every deed or other conveyance must include a real estate excise tax affidavit showing that transfer taxes under RCW 82.45 were paid before the auditor will accept the document for recording.
The Snohomish County Auditor can be reached at 425-388-3494. Their address is 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Online document searches are available for deeds, easements, liens, mortgages, and other instruments affecting Everett real estate. Certified copies of recorded documents can be ordered online or in person.
Note: The Washington Department of Revenue maintains a directory of all 39 county assessor and treasurer websites if you need to cross-reference Everett property data against other counties.
How to Find Everett Property Records Online
The county assessor's website gives you the fastest path to Everett property records. Start at snohomishcountywa.gov/2934/Assessor and use the property summary search tool. You can look up any parcel by address or parcel number. Results show ownership name, assessed value, lot size, building characteristics, and tax year information. The SCOPI mapping tool adds a visual layer with parcel boundaries and aerial photos.
For recorded documents like deeds or liens, use the auditor's online search portal. Search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or recording date range. You can download images of documents that were recorded digitally. Older records may require an in-person visit to the auditor's office.
Historical Everett property records are also available through the Washington State Digital Archives. This free resource holds Real Property Record Cards and other historical records, including documents from the 1930s and 1940s. These can be searched by parcel number or address and are useful for tracing chain-of-title or researching older structures.
The Snohomish County Assessor's website image gives you an overview of the tools available:
The assessor site links to exemption forms, tax RCWs, and the SCOPI mapping system for Everett parcels.
Everett Building Permits and Property Data
Everett's Permit Services office handles construction permits and inspections for properties within city limits. The permit office moved to the Everett Municipal Building at 2930 Wetmore Avenue. This office processes permits for new construction, renovations, and other development within the city. Permit records show what work has been done on a property and can affect its assessed value.
You can book virtual or in-person appointments at the Permit Services counter. The office uses a five-step permitting process that starts with pre-submittal research and ends with final inspection. Permit data is separate from the assessor's valuation records but both are public.
Zoning information for Everett is administered by the city's planning division. The Everett 2044 comprehensive plan and development regulation updates took effect July 8, 2025. If you are researching a property for development purposes, check both the zoning map and the permit history before proceeding.
For a broader look at statewide property tax administration and county contacts, the Washington State Treasurer's directory lists all county assessor and treasurer offices.
Everett Property Tax Records and Exemptions
Property taxes on Everett homes and businesses are assessed by the Snohomish County Assessor and collected by the Snohomish County Treasurer. Tax statements go out annually, and payments are due in two installments. First-half taxes are due April 30 and second-half taxes are due October 31. If you are delinquent, the treasurer's office manages the foreclosure process.
Several exemption programs reduce taxes for qualifying owners. The senior citizen and disabled person exemption limits were increased for 2024. Qualifying owners must meet income and ownership requirements and file an application with the assessor. Agricultural open space and current use programs are also available for eligible properties. Contact the exemptions division at 425-388-3540 for current limits and forms.
If you disagree with your assessed value, you can appeal to the county Board of Equalization. The board hears appeals and can adjust valuations that do not reflect fair market value. The County Assessor's Manual published by the Washington Department of Revenue details the standards assessors must follow under RCW 84.08.010 and related statutes.
Note: Tax statements are tied to the parcel number, so always confirm the parcel number before searching for tax records on a specific Everett property.
Snohomish County Property Records
Everett sits within Snohomish County, and all property records for the city flow through county offices. The assessor, auditor, and treasurer all operate from the county campus in Everett. For a full look at property record resources across the entire county, visit the Snohomish County property records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Everett and also have property records through Snohomish County offices.