Find Property Records in Spokane County

Spokane County property records are maintained by the county Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer, all located at or near the Spokane County Courthouse at 1116 W Broadway Avenue in Spokane. With a population of roughly 535,000, Spokane County is the second most populous county in Washington and covers a wide range of urban, suburban, and rural parcels. You can search property data online through the SCOUT system, review deed filings at the Auditor's office, or look up your tax balance through the Treasurer's portal. This page explains where to find Spokane County property records and how each office contributes to the public record.

Spokane County Assessor Property Records

The Spokane County Assessor values all real and personal property in the county for tax purposes. The office publishes an annual report each year; the 2026 Assessor's Annual Report is now available on the assessor's website under Forms and Publications. The assessor maintains parcel data including ownership, legal descriptions, land and improvement values, and current use classifications. Under RCW 84.40.020, all assessment records are open to public inspection.

A major change is coming to the Senior and Disabled Persons Exemption program. Senate Bill 6162 will bring significant improvements beginning in 2027, including new income thresholds that will let more property owners qualify. The assessor's site has estimates based on an assessed value of $300,000 within the City of Spokane, and you can see the projected savings under the new thresholds. If you want to check whether you qualify now or in 2027, contact the Assessor's Office directly.

Spokane County's assessor maintains SCOUTS (the county property information system), which includes parcel search, sales search, and tax estimated search. The parcel number format used in SCOUT looks like 35182.4601. Address searches follow the format of 1116 W BROADWAY AVE. All data comes with a disclaimer that it may not be fully current, and anyone who uses it does so at their own risk.

The Spokane County Assessor's site provides access to parcel data, annual reports, exemption information, and links to the SCOUT property search system.

Spokane County Property Search - SCOUT System

The primary online tool for Spokane County property records is the SCOUT Property Information system. You can search by parcel number or by address. The system supports simple search, advanced search, and a sales search function. SCOUT shows parcel details, assessed values, sales history, and tax information. Results include current ownership, legal description, and property characteristics.

This system is maintained by Spokane County and is subject to the disclaimer that data may not be current or fully accurate. Any person who relies on information from SCOUT does so at their own risk. RCW 42.56.070(9) also prohibits using lists of individuals gathered from county systems for commercial purposes.

For historical property records, the Washington State Archives Digital Archives holds real property record cards for Spokane County. These include property cards from the 1930s through the 1940s with photographs, assessment histories, and ownership notes. The archives are searchable by parcel number or address.

The SCOUT system at cp.spokanecounty.org is the main portal for online Spokane County property searches, covering parcel data, valuations, and sales records.

Spokane County Auditor Document Recording

The Spokane County Auditor records all real property documents in the county. Deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, and plat maps are filed here. Under RCW 36.22.010, the county auditor acts as the official recording officer and must file qualifying instruments without delay when the proper fee is submitted. Recording gives constructive notice to the public about ownership and encumbrances on a property.

Under RCW 65.08.070, the definition of a "conveyance" is broad and covers any instrument that creates, transfers, mortgages, or assigns an interest in real property. Failing to record a deed or mortgage can put that interest at risk. A later buyer who records first without knowing about an earlier unrecorded document may take priority. This is why checking the Auditor's recorded document index is an important step in title research.

The Spokane County Courthouse is at 1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260. The Auditor's main number is part of the county's general contact system. The county also has a Board of Equalization at 721 N Jefferson Street, Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99260, phone (509) 477-2250, available by appointment for property value appeals.

The Auditor's office at the Spokane County Courthouse records all real property instruments and maintains the official index of deeds, liens, and encumbrances for the county.

Spokane County Treasurer Tax Records

The Spokane County Treasurer handles all property tax billing and collection. Tax statements for 2026 were mailed to all taxpayers beginning March 6, 2026. First half payments are due April 30, 2026. Second half payments are due October 31, 2026. You can pay online through the Treasurer's payment portal, in person at the courthouse, or by using one of two drop boxes at the Spokane County Courthouse on Broadway Avenue.

The Treasurer also offers in-person payment at Spokane Valley City Hall, located at 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, on selected dates. This makes it more convenient for residents in the eastern part of the county. The Treasurer collects Real Estate Excise Tax on property transfers under RCW 82.45, which must be paid before a deed can be recorded.

Tax records from the Treasurer show current and past tax balances, payment dates, and tax status for any parcel in Spokane County. This information is useful when doing due diligence before buying property.

The Treasurer's site at spokanecounty.org gives you access to online tax payment, billing history, and current balance information for Spokane County parcels.

Spokane County Property Law and Public Access

Washington law sets the framework for how Spokane County manages property records. Chapter 36.21 RCW defines the assessor's role and duties. The assessor must value all taxable property, calculate levy rates, and administer exemptions. Taxpayers can appeal values to the Board of Equalization. Continuous revaluation is required under RCW 84.41.030 so that assessments stay reasonably close to market value.

The Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, governs access to records held by county offices. Most property records are public. The assessor's parcel data, deeds on file with the auditor, and tax records at the treasurer are all open to anyone who asks. Some confidential income information used in exemption applications may be withheld, but general valuation data and recorded documents are not restricted.

The MRSC guide on county officials provides a plain-language summary of each county office's responsibilities under Washington law, including the assessor and auditor roles in property records. The Washington State Treasurer's directory links directly to Spokane County's assessor and treasurer sites.

Cities in Spokane County

Spokane County includes several large communities. Property records for all parcels within the county are held by the county offices at the Spokane courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Spokane County borders several other counties in eastern Washington. Each county maintains its own property records system.