I am delinquent on my personal property taxes. Why are they treated differently than my real property taxes?
According to state law, RCW 84.56.070, certain personal property taxes become delinquent on May 1 and November 1, respectively. They fall into the collection process called distraint and become immediately due in full with interest and administrative costs associated to the collection process.

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1. When are property tax statements sent to taxpayers?
2. When are property taxes due?
3. Why did I receive my property tax and assessment statement when my mortgage company pays them?
4. Do you accept postmark as the date of payment?
5. What happens if I don’t make my payment on time?
6. Is there a drop box for property tax payments?
7. Can I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?
8. How are my property taxes calculated?
9. How do I make a taxpayer name or address change?
10. Why haven’t I received my property tax statement?
11. What happens if both my mortgage company and I pay my taxes for my property?
12. What can I do if the “situs/location” address is incorrect on my tax statement?
13. How do I protest my taxes?
14. What are personal property taxes?
15. I am delinquent on my personal property taxes. Why are they treated differently than my real property taxes?