Business Personal Property

*** NEW FOR 2024 *** Washington County is pleased to announce the implementation of Online Filing for Business Personal Property Tax.
Your business will receive an email/letter regarding Online Business Personal Property Filing along with instructions for navigating the MCAT website.
You can access the Online Filing System by clicking the links below.

Business Personal… read more

Board of Equalization Information

The 2022 Board Of Equalization appeal process has closed. Next year’s appeal process will begin on August 1st, 2023. Forms will be available on this website at that time.

Credit Card Payments

Credit Card Payment Terms and Conditions
I authorize the Washington County Treasurer and/or any third party the County may designate to deduct funds from my credit card account to pay Washington County property taxes and associated fees (if applicable) for the parcel(s) I select. I understand that post-dated payments are not accepted and that payment information… read more

E-check Terms

Online Payment by eCheck Terms and Conditions
I authorize the Washington County Treasurer and/or any third party the County may designate to deduct funds from my checking account to pay Washington County property taxes for the parcel(s) I select. I understand that once I submit my payment information to the web site it will not be… read more

How Property Is Appraised FAQs

Assessor’s Office First Responsibility:
The Assessor’s Office’s first responsibility is to make diligent inquiry and examination of all properties in the county subject to assessment, ensuring the assessment values are equitable and uniform.
Appraisers must constantly search for significant information pertaining to a property and analyze the many factors that affect value in order to estimate the… read more

Property Valuation FAQs

What is the basis of my property valuation?
All real property in Washington County is appraised by the Assessor’s Office to estimate 100% market value as of January 1st each year. Market value is typically defined as the amount of money a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller. In other words, if you wanted… read more

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a Tax Notice. But my mortgage company is supposed to pay my taxes. What should I do now?
Washington County is required to mail a Tax Notice to each property owner. We also send the Mortgage Company the information to pay your taxes. Please review your tax notice to verify the information is correct… read more