Search Pend Oreille County Property Records

Pend Oreille County property records are managed by three elected offices in Newport: the Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer. You can search parcel data and real property information through the county's online portal, or visit the offices at 625 West 4th Street. With around 14,000 residents, Pend Oreille is one of Washington's smaller counties, but its property records system works the same as any other county in the state. This page covers where to find deed records, how to look up assessed values, how to pay or check property taxes, and what state law says about access to these records.

Pend Oreille County Assessor Property Records

The Pend Oreille County Assessor is responsible for valuing all taxable real and personal property in the county. This work is governed by Chapter 36.21 RCW. The assessor maintains a full assessment roll that includes ownership information, legal descriptions, tax code areas, parcel locations, and assessed valuations for every property in Pend Oreille County. Each time a parcel is sold, divided, or a new plat is filed, the assessor updates those records to reflect the change.

State law requires the assessor to revalue real property on an annual basis under RCW 84.41.030. Physical inspections of each property must happen at least once every six years. Between inspections, the assessor uses statistical analysis to keep values current with the market. The county also maintains a GIS system and aerial survey photos as part of its mapping and parcel tracking system. These maps are available to the public through the Assessor's portal at pendoreilleco.org/assessor.

Under RCW 84.40.020, the assessor's records are open for public inspection. All properties are assessed with reference to their value on January 1 of each year. Taxpayers who disagree with the assessor's valuation can appeal to the county Board of Equalization. Information on how to file an appeal is available through the assessor's office or on the county website.

The Pend Oreille County Assessor's page provides access to property records, parcel searches, GIS mapping, and information on appeals and tax relief programs.

From the assessor portal, you can search property records by owner name, parcel number, or address and also access GIS mapping data for Pend Oreille County parcels.

Pend Oreille County Auditor and Recorded Documents

The Pend Oreille County Auditor is the official recorder of all instruments affecting real property in the county. Under RCW 36.22.010, the auditor must record qualifying documents without delay once fees are paid. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, surveys, and any other instrument that creates, transfers, or encumbers an interest in real property under RCW 65.08.070. Recording creates the public record and establishes priority of interests. An unrecorded deed may be valid between the parties but is not protected against a later buyer who records without notice.

Marianne Nichols serves as the Pend Oreille County Auditor. The auditor's office at 625 West 4th Street in Newport is open for in-person services Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. On election days, hours extend to 8:00 PM. The auditor's duties include recording, elections administration, auto licensing, marriage licensing, and county financial services. For property research, the recording division handles deed searches and document copies.

To record a document, it must meet the formatting requirements set out in state law. For transfers of real property, a Real Estate Excise Tax affidavit must be completed and the tax paid before recording. Documents can be submitted in person at the Newport office or by mail. Always check the current recording fee schedule before sending payment.

The Pend Oreille County Auditor's page covers recording services, fee schedules, document formatting guides, and links to the recording department resources.

The Auditor's Office is located at the Old County Courthouse, 625 W 4th Street, Newport. The office provides forms for proper document formatting including a Properly Formatted Document Guide available on their recording page.

Note: If you need to record a veteran's military discharge (DD-214) in Pend Oreille County, the auditor's office handles that at no charge. It is a separate service from standard property document recording.

Property Tax Records and the Pend Oreille Treasurer

The Pend Oreille County Treasurer manages property tax collection, investment of county funds, and financial record keeping for the county and its taxing districts. Nicole Dice serves as County Treasurer. Per RCW 84.56.020, the 2026 real and personal property tax rolls are complete and the treasurer can collect current and prior year taxes. Tax statements for 2026 were mailed in mid-February 2026.

Property tax due dates in Pend Oreille County follow the standard Washington schedule. First half taxes are due April 30. Second half taxes are due October 31. If you miss a due date, interest and penalties accrue under state law. You can obtain tax information online through the county website, by phone, or by visiting the treasurer's office in Newport. The treasurer also manages the cash and debt obligations of local government units throughout the county.

Real estate excise tax under RCW 82.45 applies to most property sales and must be paid at the time of recording. The treasurer's office handles this collection and the required affidavit before the auditor processes the deed recording.

The Pend Oreille County Treasurer's page includes online tax payment options, tax due dates, and contact information for the Newport office.

The treasurer holds a position of public trust and acts as the county's bank for all taxing districts, school boards, fire districts, and special purpose districts within Pend Oreille County.

Searching Pend Oreille County Property Records Online

The county website at pendoreilleco.org provides a central hub for property services. From the main navigation you can access the Assessor for property values and parcel searches, the Auditor for recorded documents, and the Treasurer for tax payment and history. The Real Property Search tool under Property Services on the county site is a good starting point. You can also look up tax relief applications, GIS and mapping data, and planning and zoning information from the same portal.

For historical Pend Oreille County property records, the Washington State Archives Digital Archives holds digitized records for many Washington counties. Records may include old deeds, mortgages, plat maps, and survey records. The Washington Department of Revenue county directory confirms the official contact information for both the assessor and treasurer in Pend Oreille County.

All Pend Oreille County property records are subject to the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. You can request records by submitting a public records request to the appropriate county office. The county website also has a direct link for online public records requests.

Cities in Pend Oreille County

Pend Oreille County's main communities include Newport (the county seat), Ione, Metaline Falls, and Cusick. None of these communities meet the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All property records for Pend Oreille County, whether for incorporated or unincorporated areas, flow through the county offices in Newport.

Nearby Counties

Pend Oreille County sits in the far northeast corner of Washington. These are the adjacent counties. If a property is near a county line, verify the correct county before searching records.