Cowlitz County, WA

Cowlitz County, WA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Cowlitz County, Washington. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Cowlitz County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Cowlitz County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCowlitz Property Infocowlitzinfo.net
  • Official assessor property search portal for Cowlitz County.
Deeds and recorded documentsSearch Auditor's Recordswww.co.cowlitz.wa.us/1302/Search-Auditors-Records
  • Official portal for searching recorded land documents and deeds.
Property taxesCowlitz County Treasurerwww.co.cowlitz.wa.us/279/Treasurer
  • Official county treasurer page for property tax information and payments.
GIS and parcel mapsCowlitz County GISwww.co.cowlitz.wa.us/201/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS
  • Official GIS department page providing access to county parcel maps.
Permits and building recordsAccela Citizen Accessaca-prod.accela.com/COWLITZ/Cap/CapHome.aspx
  • Official Accela portal for searching building permits. Cowlitz County uses the EPIC system for integrated property, planning, and permit data.
Zoning and land useCowlitz County Zoningwww.co.cowlitz.wa.us/1310/Zoning
  • Official county zoning information and mapping resources.
County data

Cowlitz County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$418,889

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$366,440

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,321

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.80%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Cowlitz County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Longview$388,634$342,8700.76%$2,889
Kelso$390,628$334,4000.92%$3,549
Castle Rock$477,695$421,3900.75%$3,434
Woodland$515,911$471,3300.91%$4,568
Kalama$538,237$486,4250.82%$4,301
Silverlake$483,669$431,7300.82%$3,935
Ariel$553,930$512,3501.06%$5,823
Toutle$489,769$409,5100.73%$3,516
Ryderwood$264,359$224,6900.62%$1,556
Amboy$610,999$581,5001.17%$6,935
FAQ

Cowlitz County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Cowlitz County property records by address?

Use the official Cowlitz Property Info to search Cowlitz County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Cowlitz County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Cowlitz County properties?

Use the official Cowlitz Property Info for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Cowlitz County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Cowlitz County?

Use the official Cowlitz Property Info for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Cowlitz County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Cowlitz County Treasurer for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Cowlitz County?

Use the official Search Auditor's Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Cowlitz County?

Use the official Cowlitz County GIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Where can I search permits or zoning in Cowlitz County?

Use Accela Citizen Access for permits and Cowlitz County Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.

Can I build a list of Cowlitz County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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