Property taxes are due - King county offers online payment system

Property owners in King County have until Monday, November 2 to pay the second half of their 2015 property taxes. After that date, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.

To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for property owners to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently.

Tax payments can be made:

• Online using King County's convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account. 
• By mail if postmarked no later than November 2, 2015. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail. 
• In person at Treasury Operations, suite 600 of the King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave. in Seattle. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 2, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m. 
• At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due. 
  • Shoreline Community Service Center (inside the Shoreline District Court building) 18050 Meridian Ave. N. Shoreline, WA 98133, 206-477-2723, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30pm, Closed from 12 - 1pm.

The online option provides immediate payment confirmation for current year or delinquent year(s) property tax bills. Pay online or view property tax information, here.

For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, contact King County Treasury Operations 206-263-2890.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office 206-263-2423.