Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

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  • To find out what is required for each property transfer, view our Property Transfer Requirements page.
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  • Any property/mobile home located in the following city limits are subject to a 1.78% excise tax fee plus an additional $5 for a state technology fee: Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Sunnyside, Union Gap, Wapato, Yakima and Zillah.

    All other locations are subject to a 1.53% excise tax fee plus the additional $5 for the state technology fee.

    Note: Excise tax and/or transfer fees must be paid in cash or certified funds.

    The Washington State Department of Revenue maintains the most current excise tax rates.

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  • Washington State Law, RCW 82.32.050, provides the seller with 30 days from the date of the sale to process the transfer without incurring interest and penalty fees on the excise tax amount.
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  • There is a Real Estate Excise Tax Supplemental Statement (PDF) that must be signed by all parties, and it must accompany the completion of a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit and your conveyance document.

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